Esports Legend Michael ‘ODEE’ O’Dell Appointed Great Britain Esports Team Manager at British Esports Federation

Industry veteran with 25+ years experience to spearhead Great Britain’s representation in international esports events and support development of National Esports Performance Campus.

Sunderland, Thursday 16th January 2024 – British Esports, the national body for esports in the United Kingdom, has announced Michael ‘ODEE’ O’Dell as the new Great Britain (GB) Esports Team Manager for rosters competing in international esports tournaments. 

As a founding member of the British Esports Advisory Board, former Chief Gaming Officer at London Royal Ravens and Co-Founder of Team Dignitas, ODEE is regarded as a driving force in shaping the competitive esports landscape.

Throughout his career, ODEE has mentored, coached and developed hundreds of professional esports athletes, significantly contributing to the growth of talent across a variety of competitive games.

“I am honoured to have been appointed as the team manager for Great Britain and representing our nation in this capacity fills me with immense pride,” said Michael ‘ODEE’ O’Dell, GB Team Manager.

“Having been heavily involved in the esports scene for many years, I’m excited to help British gamers reach new heights and compete for medals on the global stage, continuing the legacy of success that British Esports has already built.”

ODEE’s experience and vision will be instrumental in guiding Great Britain’s esports teams to success on the international stage, and supporting the expansion of British Esports’ training and development facilities at the National Esports Performance Campus.

“With the inaugural Olympic Esports Games taking place this year, it’s crucial that our esports athletes are fully prepared for the challenge ahead,” said Chester King, President of British Esports.

“ODEE’s extensive experience in developing esports talent will play a key role in guiding Great Britain’s team toward medal success. With the full support of our state of the art National Esports Performance Campus, we’re confident our teams will be equipped to deliver exceptional results on the global stage.”

ODEE’s appointment comes following the departure of former GB Team Manager, Mark Weller, who stepped down in June 2024.

For more information on Great Britain’s Esports Team and its forthcoming international esports fixtures and tournaments, please visit https://britishesports.org.

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Contacts

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British Esports Tournaments | events@britishesports.org 

About British Esports 

Established in 2016, British Esports is the national body for esports in the UK.  As one of the world’s leading esports authorities, we are the recognised member of the Global Esports Federation for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and founding member of the International Olympic Committee Esports and Gaming Liaison Group. 

From nationwide amateur grassroots competition to cutting edge esports curriculum and national representation on the global stage, we’re dedicated to increasing levels of esports awareness, improving esports standards, and inspiring future esports talent.  

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