Only one sports executive was named onto this year’s Forbes 40 Under 40 list. And that exec oversees an esports league.
Nate Nanzer, 39, is the commissioner of the Overwatch League, an esports league based on Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch game that kicked off its inaugural season in January.
The league has set itself apart from other esports leagues because of its close involvement with traditional sports owners and executives. The OWL seeks to mimic traditional sports leagues with the development of city-based franchises, which the league hopes will increase its appeal by building regional fan bases.