STEPHEN HANNA
CEO
Stephen Hanna serves as the Chief Executive Officer of ESIC (Esports Integrity Commission), leading the organization in its mission to safeguard the integrity of esports globally. His professional background encompasses expertise in law, accounting, and business strategy, which he applies to his leadership role to effectively lead the organization, oversee initiatives that promote fair play and uphold ethical standards in competitive gaming. Under his leadership, ESIC has implemented robust policies and procedures to combat cheating, match-fixing, and doping in esports, ensuring a level playing field for all participants. Stephen's strategic vision has positioned ESIC as a trusted authority in esports integrity, fostering partnerships with industry stakeholders and governing bodies to promote transparency and accountability.
LEANDRO TOSCANO
Head of Business Development and Digital Content Disputes
Leandro Toscano heads the Business Development and Digital Content Disputes Section of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in Geneva, Switzerland. He obtained his law degree from the University of Buenos Aires, and pursued further studies in International Dispute Resolution, earning an LL.M. from both Queen Mary University and University College London. Additionally, he undertook a Specialization in Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law from the Catholic University of Argentina. Leandro previously represented the WIPO Center in Singapore from 2011 until mid-2014, and prior to joining WIPO in 2008, he worked in private practice specializing in intellectual property and information technology law.
LARRY SETTEMBRINI
VP Global Brand Partnerships
Larry began his career in the pop-culture and gaming space with the launch of New York Comic Con in 2006. After the successful launch of New York Comic Con, Larry and the ReedPOP team continued the journey with the development and expansion of the games portfolio including the global expansion of PAX as well as the integration of Gamer Network into the family. At ReedPOP Larry ran the Global Brand Partnership and Activation division bringing brands to life across IRL and digital environments, and was also responsible for building global strategic content distribution partnerships with Twitch and NBC.With a history of ESL collaborations, the transition to ESL FACEIT Group was natural. As Vice President of Global Brand Partnerships, Larry sits on the DreamHack Steering Committee looking after North America strategies as well as driving partnerships across ESL and FaceIt properties with brands such as Zenni, Nestle, Kick, CLX, Zowie, and the newest addition to the EFG family - The Lego Group.
JORDAN TRABUE
Founder & Managing Partner
Jordan is a seasoned video game and esports leader with over two decades of experience. As an entrepreneur, he has successfully raised capital in Silicon Valley & Dallas, Texas, for his startups. His expertise spans revenue growth, securing strategic sponsorships and partnerships, executing high-impact brand activations, and leading successful investment rounds. Jordan has launched and led multiple companies throughout his career, focusing on software, products, operations, and events. He consistently drives impressive outcomes and profitable exits. His extensive network of industry leaders has been key in securing millions in sponsorship deals and investment, making him a pivotal figure in the esports and gaming ecosystem.
IAN SMITH
Executive Chairman
DAVID I. SCHULMAN
Partner
David Schulman is Chair of the Video Games and Esports Practice Group at the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, an international, multi-practice law firm with offices around the world. As Chair of the group, David leads a team of over 20 attorneys, in multiple disciplines, supporting the legal needs of studios, publishers, esports leagues, esports teams, movie and entertainment companies, content and rights owners, merchandizers, and hardware and accessory suppliers. David has led acquisitions, joint ventures, venture capital financings and other strategic transactions on behalf of video-game and esports companies. In addition, David has worked on the development and publication of video-games, esports league formation and management, esports team investments, social media transactions, and various other transactions related to commercializing video games and esports.
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ROGER QUILES
Partner
Roger Quiles is the Founding Partner of Quiles Law. One of the world’s first esports attorneys, Roger began servicing an esports and creator clientele in 2015. Globally recognized for his work in the industry, Roger’s practice is interdisciplinary, regularly advising all kinds of industry stakeholders on business, entertainment, intellectual property, corporate, and m&a matters. Roger’s clients include the two largest esports news media platforms, international teams, world champion players, influential content creators, professional athletes, talent agencies and the many kinds of businesses who service the space. Roger is also one of the few attorneys experienced in representing both an esports and traditional sports & entertainment clientele, having assisted professional athletes and artists with their esports and gaming endeavors. Beyond his practice, Roger sits on the Board of Directors of Latinx in Gaming and is an adjunct professor, and advisory board member, of the National Sports Law Institute at Marquette University Law School.
TODD HARRIS
CEO
Todd Harris is the CEO of Resurgens Gaming, a leading gaming media company that includes Skillshot Media, Ghost Gaming, and the Georgia Esports League. With over 15 years of experience in video games and esports, Todd has been instrumental in delivering over 1 billion views of esports content and awarding over $10M in esports prizing.He also chairs several non-profits, including the United States Esports Federation (USEF), Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF), and the Atlanta Esports Alliance (AEA), which aim to grow the esports ecosystem both nationally and globally.
DARREN GLOVER
VP of Gaming
Darren Glover is the SVP of Gaming at VaynerSports where he oversees gaming talent representation and gaming brand consultation. With over 50M followers across talent, he currently represents two of the largest names in the global industry, Bugha and Clix, in addition to the largest web3 gaming creator, Brycent.Darren is obsessed with understanding today's consumer, their behavior, and what makes them tick. His experience comes from working with professional athletes, Fortune 100 consumer brands, live streaming platforms, gaming publishers, and some of the largest content creators in the industry.Outside of his role at VaynerSports, Darren is partnered with NBA athlete Grayson Allen where he's an investor and advisor for a handful of companies in the gaming, tech, health & wellness and sports industry.
MERLIN WIEDEKING
CEO
Merlin is a veteran of the esports industry with almost 15 years of experience and over 125 events across six continents. He spent a decade working for ESL (now EFG - ESL FACEIT Group) in PR, project, and partnership management. One of his more unique projects during that time was building the industry's best player hospitality infrastructure and turning what had previously been a sore spot on the company's reputation into a USP among its competitors.Since joining NODWIN four years ago, Merlin has been driving the company's international expansion into new markets and territories. During that time, the company opened new offices in Singapore, South Africa, the UAE, and Türkiye and expanded beyond its original Indian home further into Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Being a vocal advocate of the esports industry, Merlin focuses on emerging gaming markets to replicate the growth India has seen over the last years especially in the mobile space. He strongly believes gaming and esports are poised to be among the biggest entertainment properties of the 21st century and should be available and enjoyed all around the world equally.
ADAM BOOTHE
Senior Director of Esports
Adam Boothe is the Esports Director of PrizePicks, the largest independent daily fantasy sports operator in the United States. Esports has been a focal point of PrizePicks innovation and success over the past four years. Adam received a Bachelors Degree in education and law before entering the DFS and OSB industries.
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