Team Dignitas Announces Michael Prindiville as New CEO
By Nicholas Barth ·
The former Head of Esports Development for NBC Sports Group will now be leading one of the longest standing organizations in the esports industry in Team Dignitas.
Today, Team Dignitas announced the appointment of former Head of Esports Development at NBC Sports Group Michael Prindiville to team CEO.
Michael Prindiville comes to Team Dignitas from NBC where he co-created and developed the joint NBC Sports and FACEIT esports tournament property the Universal Open. Prindiville also assisted in the development of the NHL's inaugural esports competition in the NHL Gaming World Championships. Also serving as the Co-Executive Producer of the Universal Open Rocket League Season 1, Prindiville helped the Rocket League event gain impressive viewing numbers across television and digital platforms and was instrumental in helping NBC Sports Network become the first nation TV network to broadcast Rocket League esports.
"Team Dignitas is one of the most storied organizations in all of esports -- founded in 2003 they’ve won 26 World Championships - so to lead an org with such a rich history is incredibly compelling. To work within the brain trust of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment is a career experience that one could only dream of," Michael Prindiville told Twin Galaxies. "With the leadership of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment CEO Scott O’Neil, Hugh Weber (President of HBSE and the New Jersey Devils), Chris Heck (President of the Philadelphia 76ers), Lara Price (COO of the Philadelphia 76ers) and Seth Berger (Co-Founder of And1 and the Managing Director of the 76ers Innovation Lab), as well as the incredible facilities and resources within the portfolio, the opportunity to bring Team Dignitas to very top of esports is an absolute reality."
Even with his success in leading the esports endeavors of NBC, Michael Prindiville desired to accomplish even more in the ever growing industry.
"It’s been fantastic. I had a wonderful gig at NBC Sports, loved leading their esports initiative but my passion for the esports space left me wanting more, to work across more games, and specifically to lead a business centered around professional players," said Michael Prindiville.
With Michael Prinidville now leading the charge for Team Dignitas, the organization is looking to continue its reign as one of the top organizations in the esports industry and reach new heights of success.
(cover photo courtesy of Team Dignitas)