Saudi Arabia offers ‘unparalleled potential’ for esports innovation and growth, says FACEIT boss

RIYADH: Niccolo Maisto is the CEO of ESL FACEIT Group, a leading esports and video game entertainment company which was involved in the recently concluded Esport World Cup in Riyadh. Maisto, who co-founded the company in 2011, spoke to Arab News about his organization, its sale to Savvy Group in 2022 and the esports landscape in Saudi Arabia. How did the acquisition by Savvy come about and what did it mean on a personal level and for the organization?

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