Valentin Houssais

Valentin Houssais is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and marketing within the esports and technology sectors. Currently serving as Deputy CRO & VP of B2C at Kinguin since October 2020, Valentin has driven significant marketing strategy optimization, achieving over 70% revenue growth for two consecutive years and expanding the team size from 10 to 28. Previous roles at Kinguin include VP of Revenue Growth and Chief Marketing Officer, where budget management exceeded EUR 7M yearly. Earlier career highlights include founding Pixel Bar Madrid, leading the first esports bar in the city, and holding key positions in strategic business development, project management, and campaign management across various organizations. Valentin holds a Master's degree in Sports Organization Management from Audencia and a Bachelor's degree in International Commerce from Excelia, complemented by international studies in China.