After what has been a torrid 2022, Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) have announced that they are to appoint Alex Igelman as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company.

Mr Igelman takes on the role having amassed over 30 years of experience within the gaming sector. Although he is qualified as a gaming lawyer, he has also enjoyed success as the co-founder of FairP2P and Esports Capital Corp., both of which have been amongst the leading companies within their respective gaming niche.

The Chair of the Board of Directors, Jan Jones Blackhurst, commented:

“We are excited to have Alex join the senior leadership team. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and fresh perspective as we move the company forward.”

Who is Alex Igelman?

A graduate of York University Osgoode Hall Law School, Mr Igelman lists his specialities as gambling, esports and technology on his LinkedIn bio.

He is a co-founder of two successful companies in Esports Capital Corp. and FairP2P and has been an advisor to the Spectrum Gaming Group for almost five years.

Mr Igelman was also a co-founder of the Millennial Esports Corp in 2016 and was MD of Gaming Research Partners from May 2007 to October 2016.

He was awarded an Intriguing People award in 2017 by Vegas Seven Magazine, which awards people who are “Thought Leaders. Noisemakers. City Changers. Cultural Innovators.”

What will Mr Igelman need to focus on at EEG?

There’s no doubt…