Template:Kal Hourd - CEO/Co-Founder of Guild Esports Kal Hourd (pronounced Hurd,)
Kal Hourd, Chief Executive Officer, is an experienced esports entrepreneur with more than 20 years' leadership roles at growth businesses. Guild Esports PLC is a United Kingdom-based professional esports company founded in 2019. The company is co-owned by former professional football player David Beckham and launched globally in June 2020. Guild Esports was the first esports firm to be publicly traded in the United Kingdom.
Guild Esports (Guild) is a new, global esports business headquartered in London and co-owned by David Beckham. Launched in June 2020, Guild's ambition is to build a culture of excellence, not only with its team of professional athletes, but also around its brand and digital presence. Celebrating and harnessing the diverse and tribal loyalty of sports enthusiasts worldwide, Guild currently fields professional teams across Fortnite, Rocket League, FIFA & Valorant and set to enter several more esports disciplines over the next year.