G2 Esports appoints Alban Dechelotte as new General Manager

European esports organisation G2 Esports has appointed Alban Dechelotte, previously of Riot Video games, as its new Normal Supervisor.

Previous to becoming a member of G2 Esports, Dechelotte was the Head of Partnerships and Enterprise Growth EMEA at Riot Video games. Furthermore, he has held roles at Coca-Cola Firm in addition to Havas Sports activities and Leisure France.

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Carlos ‘ocelote’ Rodriguez, CEO of G2, commented: “We couldn’t be happier to have Alban be a part of the G2 workforce. We’re an agile, hungry enterprise and he brings nice abilities to the equation; we’re proud that he has chosen to placed on the G2 colors.

“Alban has not solely pioneered sector-first partnerships for esports world wide, however has an intensive quantity of expertise combining large international FMCG manufacturers with the world of gaming.”

In keeping with the discharge, Dechelotte is credited for bringing manufacturers reminiscent of KitKat and KIA into the esports sector throughout his time at Riot Video games. He additionally helped increase broadcast distribution for the League of Legends European Championships (LEC). 

Alban Dechelotte, Normal Supervisor at G2, added: “I’m thrilled to hitch the G2 household to assist the enlargement of the organisation in new territories and new leisure actions. 

“I’ve at all times admired the workforce and the successful tradition that Carlos has impressed for G2 Esports. I’m trying ahead to exploring what shall be subsequent for the G2 military.”

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G2 Esports additionally introduced that Peter Mucha, the organisation’s COO, will transition to the function of Observer of the Board. The transition, which is predicted to happen within the second half of 2021, will see Mucha ‘assist and advise ’G2 on the strategic improvement of the corporate’.

Esports Insider says: This can be a large transfer for G2 Esports and for Dechelotte. Regardless of securing a variety of beneficial partnerships, which incorporates the likes of Ralph Lauren, the esports organisation has continued to bolster its business workforce.

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