Esports Wales CIC is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for the organisation’s strategic leadership, legal compliance, safeguarding oversight, financial stewardship, and long‑term development of esports across Wales. The Board operates collectively, exercising independent judgement and acting in the best interests of the company and the wider Welsh esports community.
The composition of the Board follows the Articles of Association and is structured to ensure a balanced mix of perspectives, independence, and skills. The Board includes appointed independent non‑executive directors, elected non‑executive directors, the Chief Executive Officer as an executive director, and co‑opted members who serve in an advisory, non‑voting capacity. This ensures a blend of strategic expertise, community representation, and independent scrutiny aligned with good governance practice.
Directors may join the Board through election by member clubs, appointment through an open and competitive process, or co‑option where specialist expertise is required. All appointments follow transparent, merit‑based criteria and comply with the Director Appointment, Induction & Removal Policy. Co‑opted members are appointed for fixed terms and regularly reviewed to ensure continued relevance and independence.
Our Board comprises highly experienced individuals from all areas of life, including education, broadcast, game development, business and of course, esport.
Director – Chair
Gweirydd works on a number of large projects within Wales, A passion for gaming and esports
Finance – Director
Keiran is involved in helping a number of start ups in Wales.
Director – Education
Rob is an ex AAA Developer who now teaches his passion. Heavily involved within the game scene in North Wales.
Director – Players
Owner of Pit Ponies.
A national Efootball player who has represented Wales on the Global stage in the Commonwealth, World Esports Championships and European Championships.
Director – DEI
Working in various roles within the industry, playing for the Welsh national team in the Commonwealth.
Director – Clubs
Operations Performance Manager at the Pit Ponies. Senior lecturer in Esports management focuses on performance at Staffordshire Uni, Director of Educational Outreach. Represented Wales in MLBB and Hado.
Director – Community and Safeguarding
Esports Lecturer and national Rocket League player. Owner of the Goats.
Vice Chair / Director – Creative
Co-Owner of the Goats, Organised 2 x CS:GO Majors, and PUBG Global Finals. Event Manager at Gamescom, Twitchcon, E3 for 15 years across Bethesda, Xbox, Ubisoft, PlayStation and SEGA.
The Education Committee oversees the quality, safety, and impact of Esports Wales’ educational and schools‑based programmes, ensuring they are age‑appropriate, inclusive, and aligned with national learning standards.
Director – Education
Rob is an ex AAA Developer who now teaches his passion. Heavily involved within the game scene in North Wales.
Director – Clubs
Operations Performance Manager at the Pit Ponies. Senior lecturer in Esports management focuses on performance at Staffordshire Uni, Director of Educational Outreach. Represented Wales in MLBB and Hado.
Director – Community and Safeguarding
Esports Lecturer and national Rocket League player. Owner of the Goats.
Director – Players
Owner of Pit Ponies.
A national Efootball player who has represented Wales on the Global stage in the Commonwealth, World Esports Championships and European Championships.