IESF creates publisher and clubs commission, names Kedeng Le chair

The International Esports Federation (IESF) announced on 19 October 2026 in Seoul that it has set up a Publisher and Clubs Commission and appointed Kedeng Le, president of the esports organisation All Gamers, to chair it. The federation said the body is intended to give game publishers and professional clubs a direct channel into its decision-making, working alongside the 154 national federations that belong to the organisation.

According to the federation, the commission's aims include identifying shared priorities for the development of international competitions, creating new opportunities for companies and players, and strengthening dialogue among the different participants in the esports ecosystem. The IESF said the body will act as a link between national federations, publishers and professional organisations, with the goal of supporting the growth of international competitions and a coordinated development of the global esports ecosystem.

Le said he was ready to build closer links between publishers, clubs and the federation. "È un onore entrare a far parte della IESF e assumere la presidenza della Commissione editori e club. Sono pronto a creare un collegamento più stretto tra publisher, club e federazione e a lavorare insieme per valorizzare ulteriormente il potenziale della comunità esports mondiale", he said.

IESF president Vlad Marinescu welcomed the appointment, citing Le's experience and the contribution he could make to relations with the industry. "Come Consiglio direttivo siamo molto lieti di accogliere Le nella nostra squadra. Porta con sé un’esperienza indiscutibile e risultati comprovati negli esports. Sono convinto che, in qualità di presidente della Commissione, la sua leadership contribuirà a rafforzare l’unità e la collaborazione con editori e club, generando benefici significativi per la comunità mondiale del gaming", Marinescu said.

The federation said the creation of the commission confirms its commitment to building structured partnerships with industry operators and to making cooperation between the different parts of the industry a central element for the future of competitive esports.