Hero Esports CEO joins business leaders in Singapore to discuss global esports growth

SINGAPORE, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hero Esports, the largest esports company in Asia, was pleased to participate at the inaugural CNBC CONVERGE LIVE conference in Singapore, where Danny Tang, Co-Founder and CEO, was invited as a guest speaker.

The conference, which was held at the Jewel Changi Airport, brought together leaders, entrepreneurs and investors to unlock new opportunities at the intersection of technology, sustainability and leadership in business, sports, esports and entertainment. 

Speaking with CNBC senior technology reporter Arjun Kharpal on a fireside chat titled 'Inside the Billion Dollar E-sports Industry', Danny discussed the rapid expansion and professionalization of esports, along with the impact of AI on the industry's exponential global growth trajectory.

Speaking at the event, Danny Tang, Co-Founder and CEO of Hero Esports, said: "It is an honor to speak at CNBC CONVERGE LIVE and meet so many esteemed business leaders, in addition to members of Singapore's Economic Development Board and government.

"Asia has long been a hotspot for esports, and the global reach of the tournaments is testament to the international interest and support that is driving growth in the sector. But we're still at the very beginning of what will be the first 100 years of the esports industry.

"Like traditional sports and media, esports is a connecting experience that everyone can enjoy and share. In Asia and China, we benefited from the fact that our whole gaming community was an early adopter of mobile gaming, which has now proved to be a segment of the market that has broadened the breadth and depth of esports audiences and gaming-related content. With mobile phones, people can play games and compete at anytime and anywhere.

"The business models in our industry will change over time but, right now, there are multiple revenue streams. Game developers are willing and eager to invest in the esports ecosystem to help extend community engagement with their games. Brands are also engaging with esports through sponsorship because they recognize the potential to capture an audience base that is young and diverse with almost equal gender influence.

"If you look at the brands that sponsor events like ours, they are using esports to reach their target audiences. These are not just niche brands anymore; we are seeing jewelry, shampoo, gasoline and car brands engage with the industry, all of which realize that, if they want to speak to the younger population, esports is an industry that they must invest in."

Watch Danny's panel here.

CONVERGE LIVE | March 12-13, 2025, Singapore

About Danny Tang

Danny Tang is Co-Founder and CEO of Hero Esports. She was formerly Hero Esports' CFO and Head of Global Strategy Office. Danny plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic vision of the company, guiding its growth across multiple markets. Before joining Hero Esports, Danny worked at the US and China offices of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. from 2007 to 2010 and served as Vice President at China Development Bank Capital between 2010 and 2014. She holds a BA in Economics & Mathematics from Bryn Mawr College and a Master of Science in Management from Stanford University.

In 2022, Danny was recognized as one of the Top 100 Asian-Pacific Women-Powered Leaders by J.P. Morgan and Ernst & Young. In 2024, she was inducted into the Esports Hall of Fame by the renowned esports media outlet Esports Insider.

About Hero Esports

Founded in 2016, Hero Esports is the biggest esports company in Asia, producing more than 7,000 matches every year that captivate an online fan base of over 800 million. With a global presence encompassing 12 office locations and eight top-tier esports arenas, Hero Esports offers a comprehensive suite of esports services, including tournament organization, marketing solutions, community development, and more. As a private company, Hero Esports counts Savvy Games Group and Tencent, among others, as investors, with Kuaishou and Huya as strategic partners.

Headquartered in Shanghai and employing more than 1,100 employees, Hero Esports is a fully integrated operator of esports tournaments and creator of esports content with global reach. The company has helped produce many prestigious tournaments including the Olympic Esports Week, the Esports World Cup as well as the esports series featured at both the Jakarta Asian Games 2018 and the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023. Hero Esports also worked with the world's top-tier game publishers such as Tencent and Krafton in organizing popular esports leagues such as the Honor of Kings' KPL series and PUBG's PGC series, among many others. In 2024, Hero Esports launched Esports Asian Champions League (ACL), Asia's premier international, multi-title esports tournament. Hero Esports is a member of the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC). www.heroesports.com

SOURCE Hero Esports