Caroline Oakes

Caroline Oakes is a seasoned professional in the esports and digital media industries, currently serving as Senior Manager Games at the Esports World Cup Foundation since February 2025. Prior experience includes roles at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team as Esports Partner Manager and Esports Partner Executive, where responsibilities included managing partner relationships and delivering contractual marketing rights. Caroline has demonstrated expertise in business development as seen in prior positions at Network N Ltd and ESL FACEIT Group, cultivating partnerships with various brands and enhancing esports engagement in the UK. Early career experiences include video production and presenting at PCGamesN and managing live events, alongside roles in customer-facing positions within retail. Caroline holds degrees in International Business & Marketing from Business School Lausanne and War, Conflict & Modernity from the University of Brighton.