FaZe Clan used to be simple. You had some guys in a New York basement hitting trickshots on Modern Warfare 2, and that was the "leadership." Fast forward to 2026, and honestly, trying to figure out who are the leaders of FaZe feels more like investigating a corporate crime thriller than checking a gaming roster.
The brand has split. It’s fractured. If you’re looking for a single CEO sitting in a corner office, you’re looking for a ghost.
Between the GameSquare acquisition, the rise and fall of "FaZe Media," and some very public departures on Christmas Day 2025, the power structure is basically a pile of glass shards. Here is the actual, boots-on-the-ground reality of who is running what remains of the FaZe name.
The Divorce: FaZe Esports vs. FaZe Media
To understand the leadership, you have to understand the split. In 2024, FaZe was bought by GameSquare. They realized the "lifestyle" side—the streamers and the drama—was a headache, but the professional gaming side was a goldmine.
So, they cut it in two.
Justin Kenna is the man behind the curtain for the part that actually wins trophies. As the CEO of GameSquare, he oversees FaZe Esports. This is the stable, professional side of the brand. When you see the FaZe CS2 team or the Call of Duty guys competing, they report up through GameSquare’s corporate structure. Kenna isn't out there posting "FaZe Up" on TikTok every day, but he's the one signing the checks and managing the 100% ownership GameSquare kept after the 2025 reshuffle.
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What Happened to Banks and the Founders?
This is where it gets kind of tragic for the old-school fans. For a minute there in 2024, it looked like the "Reboot" was working. Richard "FaZe Banks" Bengtson was named CEO of a new wing called FaZe Media. He brought back the vibes. He signed guys like JasonTheWeen and Stable Ronaldo.
It didn't last.
By late 2025, the wheels came off. Banks officially stepped down as CEO in July 2025 following a massive controversy involving a meme coin called MLG (or "360noscope420blazeit" on the Solana blockchain). Fans lost money, the internet turned on him, and Banks eventually admitted his lifestyle "doesn't align" with being a corporate executive.
As of early 2026, Banks has basically exiled himself to Saint Barthélemy in the Caribbean. He claims he "passed the baton," but the baton hit the floor.
The other founders?
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- FaZe Temperrr (Thomas Oliveira): Formerly the President of FaZe Media, he departed the organization alongside the other veterans in December 2025.
- FaZe Apex (Yousef Abdelfattah): The former COO. He also exited the brand late last year.
Basically, the "original" leadership that built the brand is gone. They don't own it, they don't run it, and most of them aren't even talking to each other right now.
The Power Vacuum: Who is in Charge Today?
With the founders gone and the "FaZe Media" creator roster effectively disbanded after a mass exodus on Christmas Day 2025, the leadership is purely corporate.
Matt Kalish, the co-founder of DraftKings, is a massive player here. He was the primary investor in the Media side and still holds significant influence through his agency, HardScope. If there is a "boss" of the remaining content creators, it’s Kalish and the corporate handlers at GameSquare.
On the competitive side, Erik Anderson serves as the President of FaZe Esports. He’s the guy making sure the Counter-Strike and Halo teams don't fall apart while the influencer side of the house burns down.
Why the Leadership Keeps Changing
The problem is that FaZe is two different things trying to share one name.
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- A professional sports organization.
- A chaotic group of 20-something millionaires.
You can't lead both with the same playbook. Lee Trink tried to do it with "corporate professionalism" and got fired in 2023. Banks tried to do it with "authenticity and vibes" and ended up in a crypto scandal.
Today, the "leaders" are the suits at GameSquare. They’ve realized that the brand is most valuable when it’s focused on winning tournaments, not trying to manage a house full of streamers who might quit the moment a better contract comes along.
Actionable Insights for Fans and Investors
If you're following the brand, here is what you need to keep in mind regarding the current leadership:
- Ignore the "Founders" Narrative: Banks, Temperrr, and Apex are no longer decision-makers. They are part of the history, not the future.
- Watch GameSquare (NASDAQ: GAME): Since they own the esports assets 100%, their board meetings matter more than any "FaZe House" vlog.
- The Roster is the Brand: Without a centralized leader like Banks, the "leadership" is effectively the team captains, like karrigan (Finn Andersen) in CS2. They are the only ones left with actual authority over the FaZe legacy.
- Separation is Permanent: Don't expect a "Big Reunion." The split between the competitive side and the content side is now a legal and financial reality.
The era of FaZe being a brotherhood led by its creators is over. It's a subsidiary now. It's a division of a larger company. Whether that's "good" or "bad" depends on if you prefer winning Major trophies or watching house drama on Kick.