The general secretary of the Esports Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the head of the Esports Umbrella was elected at the assembly in Skopje, with the support of 55 percent of the votes. He will lead the European Federation until April 2028.
Goran Kuzmic was elected president of the European Esports Federation (EEF) at the seventh General Assembly, held on September 16, 2026 in Skopje. The International Esports Federation (IESF) confirmed his election with 55 percent of the votes, thus the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina assumed one of the leading positions in European esports. IESF extension
Experience from federations, professional leagues and international cooperation
Kuzmic performs the functions of secretary general of the Esports Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina, president of the Esports Association of the Republic of Srpska and head of the Esports Umbrella organization. His previous involvement includes working with players and clubs, developing competitions and connecting regional organizations with international partners. Esports Umbrella
Through the eAdriatic League and Esports Umbrella, he was involved in the development of a professional competitive environment, including rules, contractual relations with players and protection of the integrity of the competition. In an interview for EEF, he emphasized the importance of professional standards and the creation of conditions in which regional players can develop their careers. EEF – interview with Kuzmić
He comes to his new position with experience that connects the management of national federations and operational work in esports leagues.
The election in Skopje and the support of the international federation
The assembly gathered delegates from 27 member federations, and the host was the Macedonian Esports Federation. North Macedonia hosted the EEF General Assembly for the first time. EEF
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According to a post by Esports Umbrella, Kuzmek's opponent was British Esports' Chester King, who led the EEF as acting president until the election. Kuzmic will perform the function until the end of the current mandate, in April 2028. Esports Umbrella, EEF
The meeting was attended by IESF president Vlad Marinescu, who expressed his support for the European federation and its new management. Otto Takala was elected as a new member of the Management Board, with 14 votes. IESF extension
New management faces long-term development plan
Along with the election of the president, the assembly approved the development of strategies EEF Vision 2030 and Vision 2035. They should include strengthening the organization, more active involvement of members, development of the European esports market and representation of common interests before European institutions.
After the election, Kuzmic emphasized the need for a unique performance of the European esports community, clear structures and a plan that will outlast individual mandates. The creation of these strategies is one of the concrete tasks that the EEF presidency begins with. EEF – official statement
