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British esports franchise Excel Esports has announced the appointment of former Chief Operating Officer Tim Reichert as its new CEO.
In a statement shared on their official portal, Excel made the promotion of Reichert to the CEO position public.
“British competitive gaming culture brand, EXCEL ESPORTS, is pleased to announce Tim Reichert as the organisation’s new CEO,” the statement read.
“Taking on all business responsibilities and driving the organisation to new heights, Reichert will focus on delivering the organisation’s ambitions towards increased revenue, increased community growth and competitive success.”
Reichert takes over the role from CEO Wouter Sleijffers, who will be stepping down to take on a new role within the company. He will transition to the role of Strategic Advisor.
His promotion to the new role as the franchise’s CEO does not come as a surprise as Reichert is a highly regarded figure in the esports industry. Prior to his tenure at Excel Esports, he held the position of Head of Esports at Schalke 04 Esports and was a co-founder of SK Gaming. Before being appointed CEO, Reichert served as Excel Esports’ Chief Operating Officer and Esports Director.
As CEO, Reichert will be responsible for driving the franchise’s overall strategy and growth, as well as overseeing all business operations and generating growth in revenue, community, and team success. He will be working closely with Excel Esports’ leadership team to ensure the organization continues to innovate and stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly competitive industry. According to Excel, the leadership transition signifies the franchise’s intention to expand globally.
Reichert spoke about his new role within the franchise and expressed his excitement as he looks forward to functioning in that capacity to further contribute to the franchise’s growth.
“I am thrilled to be appointed the new CEO of EXCEL ESPORTS. We are an incredibly ambitious team that constantly looks for new approaches and ways to improve, and improvement can only happen with change,” Reichert said.
“I am very happy to welcome Rose into the leadership team and to continue working with Wouter. EXCEL is developing into one of the strongest European competitive esports organisations and I am proud to continue paving this path with my colleagues.”
The appointment of Reichert as CEO is just one of the latest in a series of moves by Excel Esports to strengthen its leadership team and position itself as a leader in the esports industry. Excel also announced the appointment of Rosenbelle Ganan as the new Director of Operations and Legal Affairs.
“The leadership team also welcomes Rosenbelle Ganan as the new Director of Operations & Legal Affairs, who will be leading the company’s operational responsibilities across London and Germany,” Excel revealed.
Prior to her appointment as the Director of Operations and Legal Affairs, Ganan was previously the Head of Legal for EXCEL and has a background in both legal and esports, having previously worked for British American Tobacco and Fnatic. In her new role, she will be in charge of operations and will support the expansion of EXCEL into London, Germany, and other locations.
“I’m honoured to continue working alongside a supportive group of investors, in JRJ, and an experienced team of leaders, Tim, Wouter, Oskar and Mark, who steered EXCEL to new heights in 2022,” Ganan said.
I’m very excited to be part of a team that is a rising star in esports and building a dynamic brand.”
After more than three years at the helm and nearly eight years as the CEO of two successful esports franchises, Sleijffers stated that it was the right time for him to hand over the reins. He also mentioned that Reichert is the right person to take Excel Esports further and that he looks forward to welcoming Ganan to her new position. Sleijffers expressed excitement for this new chapter and his desire to continue developing EXCEL’s future while still supporting the team under Tim’s leadership.
With Reichert at the helm alongside the leadership changes the franchise has undergone, Excel hopes to continue its growth and attain good success in the upcoming season and beyond.
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