IESF forms Publisher and Clubs Commission, appoints All Gamers chair Kedeng Le

The new body is designed to give publishers and pro clubs a formal voice alongside IESF’s 154 member federations.

The International Esports Federation (IESF) has established a new Publisher and Clubs Commission and appointed Kedeng Le, Chairman of All Gamers (AG), as Chair.

IESF said the Commission is intended to give game publishers and professional clubs a direct voice in IESF operations, working alongside its 154 Member Federations. The federation said the group will focus on aligning priorities around international competition, creating opportunities for clubs and players, and providing publishers with a formal channel into the IESF ecosystem.

Le has held leadership roles across esports and gaming, including leading the esports division of ASUS Republic of Gamers and founding the LPL team Rogue Warriors, before joining AG in 2019, according to IESF. The federation also noted Le’s role as chair of the Asian Electronic Sports Federation’s Club Commission.

Commenting on his appointment, Le said: “It’s an honor to join IESF and serve as Chair of the Publisher and Clubs Commission. I’m ready to bridge publishers and clubs closely with IESF, and work together to unlock more potential for the world esports community.”

IESF President Vlad Marinescu said: “As a Board, we are very happy to welcome Le to the team. He brings undeniable experience and proven results in esports, and I’m confident that, as Chairman of the Commission, his leadership will help strengthen unity and collaboration with publishers and clubs, delivering significant benefits to the global gaming community.”