Matthew Smithson-Connelly

Matthew Smithson-Connelly is an experienced esports professional currently serving as a Tournament Admin at Esports Engine and BLAST since June 2022 and January 2023, respectively. Previously, Matthew held roles including Counter-Strike Product Manager at NUEL and Tournament Admin at Promod Esports, contributing significantly to various esports initiatives. Matthew's background encompasses extensive management of competitive leagues, notably overseeing seven seasons of a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive league at ESN. Academically, Matthew holds an MA in Esports and a BSc (Hons) in Computer Gameplay Design and Production from the University of Staffordshire, along with a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games Development from Loughborough College.