Vlad Marinescu Elected IESF President

Vlad Marisnescu has been re-elected as president of the International Esports Federation at the organization’s recently concluded 17th Ordinary General Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The conference was staged alongside the 17th World Esports Championship Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Finals.

At the meeting, IESF member federations gathered to review the federation’s annual progress, adopt key motions and participate in the 10th IESF elections. Marinescu will secure his second term as the leader of the federation.

“I am truly grateful for the trust placed in me to continue leading the International Esports Federation,” Marinescu said. “As we mark our 10th election cycle, we remain steadfast in our commitment to unity, transparency, and the sustained growth of the world of wsports.”

IESF delegates reviewed strategic priorities for the year ahead, including enhanced governance standards, expanded athlete development initiatives and strengthened international cooperation.

The assembly also elected the IESF Board for 2026, comprising:

Board Members:

• HRH Prince Omar Bin Faisal – Jordan
• Afiq Fadhli Bin Narawi – Malaysia
• Elin Yoojung Moen – Norway
• Clint Kennedy – United States
• Flip De Bruyn – Namibia