Me & My Career: E-sports pro game for corporate role

This is a series in which individuals share their career journeys and provide an inside look into their jobs and industries. In this interview, we look at gaming and e-sports.

Mr Stefan Chong, who was recently appointed Evos Esports’ business development lead in Singapore, works with brands, government agencies and game publishers to grow initiatives here for the Indonesia-based firm. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
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SINGAPORE - E-sports pro Stefan Chong had the enviable job of playing games for a living and even donned Team Singapore colours for the SEA Games in 2019, but he has just made a sea change to take up teamwork of a different kind.

Mr Chong, 26, a former professional player for Evos Esports, swopped his jersey for tech office attire in February after being appointed as the platform's business development lead in Singapore.

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