Paul J. Foster, CEO of the Global Esports Federation (GEF), has announced a series of updates to the organizational structure as part of the introduction of the GEF 5.0 strategy for the 2024-2028 cycle.

Each member of the executive team will lead a core GEF division:

  • Rustam Aghasiyev, Chief of Staff, will lead the executive office division, which includes oversight of the Global Esports Games, GEFcon, GEFestival, and global brand and communications teams.
  • Mark Chay, Chief Development Officer, will lead the commercial and administration division.
  • Mario Clienti, Chief Operating Officer, will lead the operations division and, together with Eric F. Brinkley, newly promoted to Executive Director of Programs and Content, will lead the global event program, e-sports and content teams.
  • Finally, Thanos Karagrounas, Chief Impact Officer, will lead the strategy and impact division while also continuing as chief operating officer for the Global Esports Academy.

Global Esports Federation

Source: GEF

Left to right: Chester King, GEF VP; Rustam Aghasiyev, Chief of Staff; Mark Chay, CDO; Kelvin Tan, Director, Esports; Eric F. Brinkley, Executive Director, Programs and Content; Swee Kim Lim, Director, Finance, Business & People; Paul J. Foster, CEO; Melita N. Moore, M.D., GEF VP; Gabriel Q. Chan, Director, Communications; Mario Cilenti, COO; and Thanos Karagrounas, CIO

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