Dominic Kallas, ex-Gen.G US Operations head has joined American Esports Organisation, TSM as its Vice President of Esports.
In an announcement made today via an official press release, Kallas said:
“I’m excited to be joining TSM alongside talented and seasoned professionals as TSMFTX looks to establish a new powerful leadership team. I firmly believe this is a new era for the org and fans and partners will be excited about what we have planned for 2022.”
Kallas has worked in Gen.G for more than 3 years before leaving the organization in late 2021 for reasons unknown. Throughout his tenure in Gen.G, Kallas played a very big role in expanding the operations of Gen.G in Asian countries including Seoul and Shanghai.
Prior to joining Gen.G, he worked as a venture capitalist and private equity associate before transitioning to the Esports field.
As the Vice President of TSM, Kallas will oversee the management and operations of all professional teams and content creators signed with TSM. Being one of the most valuable esports organisations with a valuation of $410 Million in 2021, Kallas role is very critical and crucial for the organisation’s future growth and success in different markets.
“TSM FTX will continue their history of signing top tier talent, and will seek to offer opportunities to up and coming talent that very few orgs can provide,” Kallas said. “As for esports, my priority will always be to continue to win. I will do my best to be an active and transparent leader for our teams, players, and amazing global community of fans.”
Walter Wang, COO of TSM said:
“Dominic’s valuable global experience and strategic approach to esports made him the perfect choice for this role. This is the dawn of a new era for our org, and Dominic will help lead the way.”
The first tournament TSM will participate in under Dominic Kallas as VP will be LCS Spring Split 2022, which is on 5th Feb 2022.