Bridging Global Vision and Local Execution

With over 22 years of experience spanning ground-level operations to C-level strategy, my approach is defined by an uncompromising standard for execution and a deep understanding of complex ecosystems. I do not just consult on market entry or digital transformation; I have built, scaled, and managed the very infrastructures that make them possible.

Book a 1-Hour Strategic Audit
Portrait
Mehdi Sakaly
01

From Institutional Frameworks to Operational Resilience

Forged initially in the highly demanding hospitality sector, my operational grounding paved the way to managing premium multi-million-dollar IP and cloud communication accounts for top-tier global institutions. Working closely with organizations such as the OECD (notably the Nuclear Energy Agency - NEA), the French Development Agency (AFD), UNESCO, and various Chambers of Commerce, I learned to navigate complex institutional and diplomatic frameworks. It instilled in me a core philosophy: technology is only as valuable as the real-world problems it solves and the revenue it generates.

02

Pioneering Esports & Virtualizing Global IPs

As CEO and Co-founder of the World Gaming Federation, and through executive roles driving gaming innovation across 17 countries, I have been at the forefront of the digital entertainment revolution. I have orchestrated the virtualization of major sports IPs — deploying massive hybrid O2O (Online-to-Offline) ecosystems for the UEFA EURO 2016, and pioneering the official pan-African esports equivalents for the AFCON 2017 & 2019 (spanning multiple nations with physical grand finales in Libreville), as well as the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019.

03

Deep Tech & AI — Innovate · Distribute · Evolve

I support organizations and startups in their various innovation challenges — from identifying strategic partners to defining business models and structuring financing. I provide risk management guidance throughout the innovation process, and help steer strategy across short, medium, and long-term horizons.

22
Years of experience
44
Countries covered
17
Gaming markets
70K+
Players UEFA EURO 2016

"Technology is only as valuable as the real-world problems it solves and the revenue it generates."

Book a 1-Hour Strategic Audit