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G2 GOZEN

Gozen is the all women’s VALORANT team for G2 Esports. Formed in 2021, Gozen went on to smash all expectations in the 2022 VCT Game Changers tournament and were crowned World Champions. In 2023, they continued their dominance and strive to defend their place as the best Women’s VALORANT team in the world. The roster includes mimi, Petra, Glance, roxi, and sarah.

G2 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS

One of the best League of Legends teams in the world, the G2 Esports LEC team roster includes Broken Blade, Yike, Caps, Hans Sama and Mikyx. Known for their nail-biting games and insane picks, G2’s LEC team has won the most trophies out of any team in Europe, and consistently challenge the world on the international stage.

G2 HEL

Hel is the all-women’s League of Legends team for G2 Esports. Formed in 2022, they are a new addition to the G2 team roster and are repeated champions in the Pathfinders tournaments as well as winning the 2022 GIRLGAMER championship. The team roster include Lizia, Shiina, Tifa, Caltys and Columblbl.

Thibault Pulcini

G2 Esports VALORANT Team Manager

Thibault works for G2 Esports and is the Team Manager for G2 Gozen, he is responsible for the players and the support staff and ensures the team has everything they need to succeed. He has a background in Esports Management and previously worked as a team manager for Gaming Campus.

Ismael Pedraza

G2 Esports League of Legends Performance Coach

Ismael is the G2 Esports performance coach for League of Legends and Valorant Gozen. He's a Specialist in Applied Sport Psychology (SASP-FEPSAC) with over 10 years of experience in sports and esports. Applying a scientific and evidence-based approach to performance, Ismael focuses on creating an environment that fosters high standards, high-performance strategies, and overall well-being for players and coaches. Currently pursuing a PhD in sport psychology, his academic background enriches his applied methodologies. Prior to his time at G2, Ismael worked with Misfits Gaming, Rogue, and Team Vitality contributing to elevating performance standards in esports.

Žygimantas Kriščiūnas

G2 Esports League of Legends Team Manager

Žygimantas aka KNOK1 is the team manager and coach for G2 Hel, where he’s responsible for the training and development of the players, as well as the strategic direction of the team. Before joining G2 Hel, he was the team manager for G2 Gozen and worked on putting together and training the Championship winning roster.

Mario Bayón Olmo

G2 Esports Esports Manager

Mario is an Esports Manager at G2, where he oversees G2 Oya, G2 Hel, G2 Blacklist and Rainbow 6. He’s responsible for ensuring teams have the right support, training and development in order to keep growing and thriving. He has a background in Business Administration and Law.

Romain Bigeard

G2 Esports League of Legends General Manager

Romain is the General Manager for League of Legends at G2 Esports. He oversees all competitive LoL from the players to the coaches and support staff, and ensures they have what they need to keep succeeding, while regularly checking in on team health and culture to reinforce the strength of the team. Romain has over 10 years of experience in esports and has previously managed teams for Optic and Unicorns of Love, and was a Business Development Manager for Riot Games.

Thuy Ha

G2 Esports Head of Content

Thuy is the Head of Content for G2 Esports, where she oversees the creation and execution of all content that gets released on G2’s channels from big scale productions like Detonate to media days with players. Prior to G2, she worked for Build a Rocket and Sportfive, helping brands to enter esports in an authentic way by creating campaigns that resonate with fans.

Eefje ‘Sjokz’ Depoortere

Esports Host

A pentalingual (English, German, Dutch, Spanish and French) broadcaster with a penchant for performance, Sjokz made her mark on the game industry as host of the League of Legends European Championship. Widely respected across the esports world for her elevated yet authentic brand image, Sjokz is known as a role model and a champion for other women in gaming. She is also one of the most decorated on-air-talent broadcasters in the esports industry and has worked across a wide range of games including League of Legends, VALORANT and CS:GO

Yinsu Collins

Esports Host

Yinsu Collins is a well-known desk host and esports journalist, primarily recognized for her work in VALORANT. She has become a prominent figure in the esports community for her insightful analysis, professionalism, and charismatic hosting style during major VALORANT events. Prior to her work in VALORANT, Yinsu also covered other esports titles and has been an advocate for diversity and inclusion within the gaming industry.

Chelsea Bytes

G2 Esports Content Creator

ChelseaBytes is a G2 Content Creator, Host, and Computer Scientist who aims to show the world that geeks don’t look or act the way most people imagine. If she’s not casting for G2 Hel or hosting for Amazon, Twitch, and AMC, she’s busy serving as the global Lead for the Twitch Unity Women’s Guild. Her passion for Technology, Video Games, Anime, and Tabletop Roleplaying blend together seamlessly with her talent as an on-camera Host to make ChelseaBytes who she is today.

Sabrina Ratih

G2 Esports COO

Sabrina is the Chief Operating Officer for G2 Esports. She has an international Marketing background, and prior to her time at G2 Esports, she spent several years giving wings to people, ideas and partners at Red Bull. In 2018 she co-founded the creative brand experience company Value of We, which was born out of her 10+ year long passion for brand partnerships.

Alban Dechelotte

G2 Esports CEO

Alban is the CEO of G2 Esports. Prior to G2, he led the commercial agenda for Riot Games in EMEA and the Global Gaming and Esports agenda at the Coca-Cola Company. Prior to Coca-Cola, Alban spent 10 years on the agency side at Havas Sports & Entertainment on clients such as adidas, Hyundai & Kia, Sparkasse, Lacoste, Europcar, Unilever, and Louis Vuitton.

Thomas Navaro

G2 Esports Design Lead

Thomas is the Design Lead for G2 Esports, where he manages the creative people in the design team and oversees all visuals and campaigns, making sure G2 continues to innovate and deliver everything to the highest standard. He's been the design lead since 2018 and part of G2 since 2016, so has had an impactful role in the evolution of G2 from a small organization to the global powerhouse it is now. His background is in art and graphic design, and this has been a passion ever since he was a kid.

Becca Henry

G2 Esports Senior Brand Communications Manager

Becca is the Senior Brand Communications Manager for G2 Esports, where she works to create and implement communications strategies that help amplify G2 narratives. Prior to G2 she led Communications for Misfits Gaming across all teams and brands, and before that she led European Esports Communications for Riot Games where she helped to launch the LEC.

Erwin Del Castillo

Head of Consumer Products

Erwin is the Head of Consumer Products at G2 Esports, leveraging his expertise in licensing and merchandising. Joining G2 as a Licensing Manager, he orchestrated notable collab deals like G2 x Ubisoft and G2 x DC Comics, expanding the brand's licensing portfolio. Since March 2023, Erwin has led the CP department, directing all physical products, stores, strategy, and the pivotal design of G2's jerseys. His focused leadership ensures the highest quality and strategic direction for G2's merchandise, contributing significantly to the team's identity and fan connection within the esports industry. Erwin's passion and innovative drive continually elevate G2 Esports' consumer product offerings, cementing the brand's position at the forefront of esports merchandise.

Pernilla Winberg Babtist

Mastercard EVP for Global Sponsorships and Partnership Model

Pernilla is an Executive Vice President, leading Global Sponsorships and Partnership models at Mastercard, and has been with the company since 2011. She is responsible for advancing Mastercard’s sponsorship strategy, ensuring excellence in execution, and driving innovation. Prior to this position she was responsible for Mastercard’s Priceless program, a one-of-a-kind global marketing e-commerce platform, offering Priceless Experiences to consumers in +40 destinations around the world. With more than 25 years’ experience, Pernilla has a strong business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for brand positioning, storytelling and collaborations. She has been successful in deploying projects and is recognized as a strong leader that operates through influence and builds high performance teams.

Andrew Lilien

Mastercard Vice President of Global Sponsorships

Andrew Lilien is the Vice President of Global Sponsorships for Mastercard, leading the company’s global esports and gaming strategies. He manages the company’s relationship with Riot Games, to support Mastercard’s global sponsorship of League of Legends and VALORANT esports. Prior to joining Mastercard, Andrew had a long career in the gaming industry, leading all brand, consumer, digital, and partnership marketing for Turtle Beach, the leader in gaming peripherals. At Turtle Beach, Andrew led numerous programs with Riot Games, Activision, EA, Microsoft, Ubisoft and Square Enix, and developed partnerships with leading esports organizations and gaming content creators.

Sasha Alexandrov

Head of Media

Sasha is the Head of Media at G2 Esports. He oversees all things social, both organic and paid, as well as community and marketing campaigns. Sasha has 10+ years of experience in social media and brand marketing, previously working at Apple, Nissan + more.