ESL

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ESL
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Company Information
Headquarters:
GermanyCologne
Founded:
2000-11-27
Type:
Esports
Parent company:
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ESL, originally known as Electronic Sports League, is a leading global esports organization founded in 2000 by Jens Hilgers in Cologne, Germany. As one of the oldest and largest esports companies, ESL organizes and hosts a wide array of gaming tournaments and events, including major international competitions such as ESL One, Intel Extreme Masters (IEM), and ESL Pro League. The company has played a pivotal role in the development and popularization of esports, providing a professional platform for competitive gaming across multiple titles such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, and StarCraft II. In 2015, Modern Times Group (MTG) acquired a majority stake in ESL's parent company, Turtle Entertainment, further expanding its reach and influence in the esports industry.

Current employees

NamePositionJoin Date
United StatesCraig Levine
CEO2022

Past employees

NamePositionJoin DateLeave Date
GermanyJens Hilgers
Founder19972022
GermanyRalf Reichert
Co-founder and CEOSep 20222023-10

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