Carlos Alimurung Joins GAMURS
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03 December 2024 13:22
GAMURS Group, a esports and gaming media network, has appointed Carlos Alimurung as its new President. Alimurung will work alongside CEO Riad Chikhani to guide the company through a phase of growth and expansion in the gaming and esports industries.
Alimurung previously served as CEO of ONE Esports and held roles as Chief Business Officer at Battlefy and Head of Home Entertainment Strategy at LG Electronics.
GAMURS Group, founded in 2014, owns brands like Dot Esports, Twinfinite, and Upcomer. The company acquired Upcomer in 2022 following a $12M Series A funding round.
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Alimurung, based in New York, said, “Riad and the GAMURS team have built a robust business with compelling brands, driven by a passionate community. I’m honored to join their mission to redefine gaming and entertainment media. I’m excited to dive in and capture the commercial opportunities afforded by their community’s size and engagement.”
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03 December 2024 13:22
GAMURS Group, a esports and gaming media network, has appointed Carlos Alimurung as its new President. Alimurung will work alongside CEO Riad Chikhani to guide the company through a phase of growth and expansion in the gaming and esports industries.
Alimurung previously served as CEO of ONE Esports and held roles as Chief Business Officer at Battlefy and Head of Home Entertainment Strategy at LG Electronics.
GAMURS Group, founded in 2014, owns brands like Dot Esports, Twinfinite, and Upcomer. The company acquired Upcomer in 2022 following a $12M Series A funding round.
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Alimurung, based in New York, said, “Riad and the GAMURS team have built a robust business with compelling brands, driven by a passionate community. I’m honored to join their mission to redefine gaming and entertainment media. I’m excited to dive in and capture the commercial opportunities afforded by their community’s size and engagement.”
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