Hicham Chahine

Hicham Chahine is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive in the esports and gaming industry, currently serving as Founder & Co-CEO of NIP Group since August 2021, which has emerged as a prominent global esports and gaming media organization. Chahine also holds the position of CEO at Ninjas in Pyjamas since June 2016, a renowned esports company with a vast global fanbase. Additionally, Chahine is an Executive Board Member of the World Esports Association, contributing to the professionalization of esports through regulated player representation and revenue sharing. Prior to entering the gaming sector, Chahine was a Hedge Fund Manager at Formuesforvaltning, the largest wealth management firm in the Nordics, from May 2008 to June 2016. Chahine's educational background includes a BSc in Business and Economics from BI Norwegian Business School and a high school diploma in Economics, Mathematics, Marketing, and French from Oslo Commerce School.