Mehdi Sakaly

Mehdi Sakaly is an experienced professional currently serving as the Manager of Content Solutions at Orange since April 2023, specializing in gaming expertise and project monetization across the MEA branches. Prior to this role, Mehdi was the CEO of Playce, a brand under the World Gaming Federation, from December 2019 to September 2023, where a unique SaaS platform for white-label esports tournaments was developed. With a background that includes serving as a shareholder and advisor at Cityzia, CEO and co-founder of the World Gaming Federation, and various leadership roles at Orange, Schneider Electric, and Sagemcom, Mehdi has extensive experience in marketing, business development, and technology innovation. Mehdi also contributed to the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument as an ambassador from March 2017 to November 2021, supporting high-potential innovative SMEs. Educational qualifications include a Master 2 in Marketing from ESGCI and a Master 1 in Marketing and Commercial Actions from the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers.