Craig Levine

Craig Levine is an Advisor at ESL FACEIT Group. He began his career in April 2002 by founding Team 3D Inc. In August 2003, he co-founded E-Sports Entertainment. From December 2006 to November 2014, Levine also served as Vice President and Co-Founder of ESS Agency, which focused on integrating brands into the gaming environment.

In January 2014, Levine joined the leadership team of ESL Gaming in North America, where he progressed from Executive Vice President to General Manager of the regional division. Since 2018, he held the position of Chief Strategy Officer, and in July 2020, he was appointed Co-CEO of ESL Gaming. Alongside his main activities, he served as an advisor and investor in projects like Payment Labs and Bet.Works.

After the merger of ESL with the FACEIT platform in September 2022, Levine took on the role of Co-CEO of the combined ESL FACEIT Group structure. Under his leadership, the company strengthened its position as the world's largest operator of esports events and platforms. Since May 2025, he has transitioned to the role of Advisor at ESL FACEIT Group. Levine is also an active investor in Digital Smiles. In 2019, he was honored with the Esports Awards for his significant contribution to the global industry.