Ralf Reichert

About

Passion: Dad, gamer, sports & esports enthusiast. Strategically, I am probably very happy. Operationally, I struggle every day because there is not enough time to do all the things I want to do.Belief: Luck is the residue of design. If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.Purpose: The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.About: Ralf grew up as a native gamer with a passion for competition in the physical world as much as in the digital one. In the late 90s, he founded SK Gaming with his brothers Tim and Benjamin, one of the first esports teams, and competed at the highest level, which subsequently made him fall in love with the industry. Excited to help build this industry, Ralf and his team co-founded ESL and went on a quest to build the largest stages for the new sport, turning players into stars worldwide. What was intended to be a quick win evolved into a lifelong journey. ESL has since become the largest esports brand and company, culminating in a billion-dollar transaction in 2022 to form ESL FACEIT Group (EFG). Ralf served as Chairman at EFG, on a mission to create worlds beyond gameplay where esports and gaming collide. In October 2023, Ralf took on the role of CEO at the Esports World Cup Foundation with a mandate to elevate esports to one of the world's premier sports while expanding the Foundation as a driving force in its development.