Maksym Krippa, who owns NAVI, is an investor in Maincast studio and recently became the new owner of GSC Game World, has been appointed as the head of the Ukrainian Esports Federation. This appointment came at a critical time for the domestic esports market. Before 2022, estimates pointed to a market size of $20-30 million, but today it is facing new challenges. Changes in the Federation’s leadership reflect the intention to reform and adapt Ukrainian esports to new realities, ensuring its development even in difficult conditions.

Maksym Krippa confirmed in an interview with Forbes Ukraine that he is now the head of the organization responsible for the development of esports in Ukraine.

Known for his active involvement in the development of the industry, Krippa has a clear vision of the future of esports in the country. His companies have already made a significant contribution to the esports ecosystem, and now he will be able to influence the development of this industry at the level of the entire Federation. However, the question of whether he will be able to take the organization to a new level and contribute to the market recovery remains relevant and raises many questions among experts and members of the esports community.

The Federation of Esports of Ukraine creates a new management team

An official announcement of changes in the leadership of the Ukrainian Esports Federation (UESF) is expected in the near future. According to preliminary information, Andriy Gryshchenko, who previously coordinated esports events at NAVI, will become the new executive director of the organization.

The new management team includes key representatives of leading Ukrainian esports companies, including NAVI and Maincast. Among them:

• NAVI CEO Yevhen Zolotarev

• Maincast co-founder Vitaliy Volochay

• Maincast analyst and commentator Mykhailo Zverev

• NAVI coach Andriy Gorodensky

• NAVI COO Oleksiy Kucherov

These changes indicate further integration of the leading players of the Ukrainian esports market into the structure of the Federation, which aims to strengthen the industry’s position in the country.

New changes in UESF activities

The Ukrainian Esports Federation (UESF) has always been involved in protecting the rights of Ukrainian esports players, developing infrastructure, attracting partners, and organizing competitions. Its main areas of focus were the development of regulations and rules for tournaments, popularization of esports, and the search for investors to strengthen the position of Ukrainian teams in the international arena.With the appointment of Maksym Krippa as UESF President, we can expect significant changes in the organization’s development strategy. It is planned to intensify international cooperation, expand the esports ecosystem by attracting global brands and creating modern esports hubs. Maksym Krippa, thanks to his experience in innovation through Maincast, is able to focus on modernization and development of new technologies. In addition, his influence in the industry will help integrate Ukrainian esports into global trends, which will open up new opportunities for funding and improve conditions for players and teams.