Jaxi played professional and semi-professionally for the Nexus team for 2 years. Since November 2018 he decided to take a break from competition and try new things like livestreaming, vlogs, casting, coaching and match analysis.

Mihai Cotos is an entrepreneur with 15 years of experience in the field of event organization. From successful projects such as the Targul de Cariere, Photo Romania Festival, Jazz in the Park or Cluj Craft Beer Festival in 2019, Mihai has transformed an old passion of his – gaming into a unique project for Romanian esports – Digital Crusade. The event has now grown into an east european championship and has a few satellite events like Esports Corporate Championship, Girls Championship and HighSchool Heroes.

With over 15 years of experience in operations management, financial processes, and organizational leadership, both in the corporate sector and within sports administration, Gabriel has built a dynamic career that bridges performance, strategy, and education. He currently serves as Secretary General of the Romanian Chess Federation, where he oversees administrative operations, coordinates national and international chess competitions, and represents the federation in its relations with institutional and global partners. Before entering sports administration, he held various leadership roles at multinational companies such as Genpact, Hewlett-Packard, and WNS Global Services, where he gained extensive expertise in finance, process optimization, and team management across diverse cultural environments.

With over 17 years of experience in Marketing, Communication, and Brand Strategy, both on the agency side and from the client’s perspective, Katerina has worked on various brands and industries, such as telecommunications, FMCG, and banking. She joined BCR in January 2020 where she enjoys what she does, working and building strongs brands like BCR and George. First Inteligent Banking. Katerina possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior, market trends, and effective communication strategies. She loves crafting compelling brand narratives, managing cross-functional teams, and driving innovative marketing campaigns.

Dancos is a professional EA FC player from Romania, known for his consistency and competitive strategy in the esports environment. He has distinguished himself by participating in national and international competitions, consolidating his reputation through consistent performance and advanced tactical analysis. In addition to his competitive activity, Dancos actively contributes to the development of the gaming community in Romania through educational content and mentoring sessions for players. He is appreciated for his professionalism, clear communication, and ability to transform the gaming experience into a learning resource. Through his involvement, Dancos promotes esports as a serious and accessible field for new generations of players.

Octav is the main man behind Nexus, the man of ideas, the man of action and the man of the people all into one. He is the one we rely on for new ideas and for measuring success. Always staying humble and true to his roots as a gamer, he provides support, guidance and he’s a massive inspiration to all of us.

Cristina Nichimiș-Nedelcu is the PR Coordinator at ARCUB – the Cultural Center of Bucharest, with extensive experience in cultural communication and the management of artistic projects. For over 15 years, she has been active in the cultural field, contributing to the promotion of major events in the artistic life of the capital, such as Spotlight – Bucharest International Light Festival, Străzi deschise – Open Streets Bucharest, B-FIT in the Street!, Bucharest Jazz Festival, and the ARCUB International Theatre Season. A graduate of the Master’s Program in Performing Arts Management at Accademia Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Cristina has collaborated over the years with both national and international cultural institutions (including the Bucharest National Opera, National Operetta and Musical Theatre, and Odeon Theatre), developing large-scale projects ranging from theatre productions to international festivals. In 2023, she earned her PhD in Performing Arts from the National University of Theatre and Film “I.L. Caragiale” Bucharest, with a thesis exploring the relationship between cultural communication, new technologies, and audience development.

Brian Cristian is the Vice President of the Youth and Sport Committee in the Chamber of Deputies and a member of the Public Administration Committee. He servers his second term in the Romanian Parliament and he has dedicated his efforts to the world of sports, initiating several projects that have subsequently become laws, aimed at promoting and developing sports in Romania. His areas of interest include education, the environment, digitalization of administration, youth and sport. He firmly believes that his generation holds the responsibility to propel Romania into the 21st century through digitalization, enhancing the transparency of decision-making processes, actively engaging young individuals in shaping the direction and making significant decisions for the country.

Cătălin Butnariu is member of the board at RGDA – Romanian Game Developers Association and, as such, is one of the most vocal supporters of this sector in Romania, as well as the founder of the regional industry conference, Dev.Play. Cătălin is also currently working at Amber, as Chief Strategy Officer, and in the past he was General Manager at Carbon Incubator and Division Director at Gameloft. Cătălin plays on all platforms, but predominantly on PC and mobile. He prefers RPG, strategy (especially turn-based) and shooters, but also other genres. Favourite titles include The Witcher 3, Civilization and Hearthstone.

Paul Alexandru Mincu is a senior attorney with over 17 years of experience in sports law and international arbitration. As head of his law firm, he provides legal counsel to the Romanian Professional Football League, the Romanian Basketball Federation, top-tier sports clubs, coaches, and athletes. Paul has extensive experience in sports governance, having served as General Secretary of the LPF’s jurisdictional bodies, President of the Romanian Handball Federation’s Dispute Resolution Chamber, and President of the Bucharest Municipal Football Association’s Appeal Commission. His expertise spans competition organization, associative law, and regulation, and he has represented clients in numerous contractual, disciplinary, and anti-doping litigations before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (over 20 cases), FIFA, European Handball Federation and Basketball Arbitral Tribunal. A former member of Romania’s Junior National Rowing Squad and participant in the 2000 World Rowing Junior Championships, he combines his legal expertise with a practical understanding of high-performance sports. He is also a passionate chess player.

With over 10 years of experience in strategic marketing, business development, and organizing major events, Mădălina coordinates brand initiatives and communication campaigns in various fields—education, health, and entertainment. Currently, at ECHO School, she develops and implements integrated promotion strategies for programs dedicated to technology, digital arts, and game development, playing an active role in strengthening the link between industry, education, and community. She has been active in the gaming industry for many years and has been involved in the implementation of major events such as Bucharest Gaming Week, East European Comic Con, and Dev.Play Conference. She was also a co-partner and manager of Romania’s first gaming pub, Nexus Gamers Pub. She has collaborated with international brands and content creators, supporting projects that have brought together diverse communities and helped increase the visibility of the gaming industry at the local and regional level.

Rareș-Petru Achiriloaie is the President of the National Agency for Policies and Coordination in the Field of Drugs and Addictions. He studied at SOAS – University of London, Sciences Po Paris and SNSPA Bucharest, having worked to date in seven central public institutions with experience in both the executive and legislative sectors of government.

Tudor Daescu is the General Manager of PR agency DBO, handling communication for tech, gaming companies, and gaming studios. Aside from the PR business, Tudor and his colleagues co-founded some of Romania’s most important events in the video game industry in Romania – Bucharest Gaming Week and Gaming Marathon, successfully exported to Greece and Bulgaria. In 2020, Tudor launched Gaming Video Awards, an annual award event that celebrates the best video content, the brands, and the communication agencies that speak to the Romanian gaming communities.