Board Members

Benefits of Esports

OUR APPROACH

Esports Wales is a Community Interest Company set up to support and promote esports in Wales.

The board of directors are made up of appointed members, elected members from clubs, and co-opted members.

Esports Wales board members are appointed to:

 

Promote the Benefits of Esports: Advocate for the positive impact that esports can have on Wales’ diverse society, aligning with Esports Wales’ vision as a key contributor to government policy on esports.

Challenge Esports Wales: Ensure Esports Wales meets its aims, objectives, and performance targets by providing oversight and constructive feedback.

Promote High Standards: Act in a manner that upholds high standards, and values of Esports Wales including the protection of public finances and ethical conduct.

Corporate Responsibility and Risk Management: Appreciate and understand the importance of corporate responsibility and risk management to ensure Esports Wales’ activities are conducted effectively and efficiently.

WHO ARE THE BOARD MEMBERS

Our Board comprises highly experienced individuals from all areas of life, including education, broadcast, game development, business and of course, esport.

Gweirydd Davies

Director – Chair

Gweirydd works on a number of large projects within Wales, A passion for gaming and esports

Keiran Russell

Finance – Director

Keiran is involved in helping a number of start ups in Wales.

Rob Griffiths

Director – Education

Rob is an ex AAA Developer who now teaches his passion. Heavily involved within the game scene in North Wales.

Cerith Dennis

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. 

Kit Vickery

Director – DEI

Working in various roles within the industry, playing for the Welsh national team in the Commonwealth.

Cameron Vanloo

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. 

Jess Roughton

Director – Community and Safeguarding

Esports Lecturer and national Rocket League player. Owner of the Goats.

Gareth Swann

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.