Businessman Maksym Krippa has become the president of the Ukrainian Esports Federation (UESF), which opens a new stage in the industry’s development. As the owner of NAVI, Maincast, and GSC Game World, he has extensive experience in esports and plans to expand international opportunities for Ukrainian players.
UESF priorities under Krippa’s leadership
The main areas of work will be:
- Strengthening international relations for the active participation of Ukrainian teams in global tournaments.
- Supporting young talents and creating player development programs.
- Organizing high-quality esports events at various levels.
As Krippa noted in a commentary to Forbes Ukraine, the UESF is undergoing a modernization to increase efficiency and international integration.
UESF activities and resources
The federation organizes tournaments and facilitates the participation of Ukrainian players in international competitions. For stable operation, the UESF needs $1.5-2 million annually to spend on infrastructure, player support, and event organization. Until 2022, Ukrainian esports was estimated at $20-30 million, and now UESF is striving to regain its leadership position.
Key team
To ensure effective management, Krippa has engaged leading experts:
- Vitaliy Volochai is an expert in esports broadcasting.
- Yevhen Zolotarev is the head of NAVI.
- Andrii Gorodenskyi is the head coach of NAVI.
- Oleksiy Kucherov is the Chief Operating Officer of NAVI.
- Mikhail Zverev – analyst of esports events.
- Andriy Hrytsenko – Executive Director of UESF.
The future of esports in Ukraine
Maksym Krippa’s appointment could be a key milestone for the industry. UESF plans to attract investors, expand cooperation and improve infrastructure. The Federation is expected to become financially stable and open up new opportunities for Ukrainian players.
