Jacob Toft Andersen
About Jacob Toft Andersen
Jacob Toft Andersen is the VP Esports at 100 Thieves, contributing to the company's rapid growth and success in the esports industry.
Current Position at 100 Thieves
Jacob Toft Andersen is the Vice President of Esports at 100 Thieves, situated in the Greater Los Angeles Area. In this role, he has been instrumental in the company's rapid growth and development. Andersen has been pivotal in securing major sponsorships with notable brands such as Rocket Mortgage and Red Bull. Under his leadership, 100 Thieves has also seen success in selling out five apparel drops in less than 20 minutes each. Additionally, he contributed to the organization achieving a 2nd place finish in their debut season in the North American League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) in 2018.
Previous Role at Infinite Esports & Entertainment
Jacob Toft Andersen served as the Senior Vice President of Operations at Infinite Esports & Entertainment from 2018 to 2019, based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. During his tenure, he played a key role in overseeing the operational aspects of the company’s esports initiatives. Although his time there was relatively short, spanning just one year, his contributions were integral to the company’s efforts in the competitive gaming sector.
Experience at ES North A/S
From 2016 to 2018, Jacob Toft Andersen was part of the founding team and served as the Director of Esports at ES North A/S in Copenhagen, Denmark. In this role, he was responsible for establishing and managing the company’s esports division, leveraging his extensive background in the industry to drive growth and competitive success. His leadership at ES North A/S helped lay the foundation for the organization’s presence in the esports community.
Role in Founding 100 Thieves
Jacob Toft Andersen is part of the leadership team at 100 Thieves that has been actively involved in raising Series A funding from high-profile investors, including Drake, Scooter Braun, and Sequoia Capital. He has contributed to the strategic goal of creating the world's first gaming lifestyle brand, propelling 100 Thieves to become a significant entity within the esports and gaming industries.
Diverse Career in Esports and Media
Jacob Toft Andersen has a diverse career spanning several roles in esports and media. He has worked as a Manager Esport for FC Schalke 04, a TV Host & Commentator for TV 2 DANMARK A/S, Owner & Managing Director at Elements, and in Business Development for Freaks 4U Gaming GmbH. Additionally, he has extensive experience as a freelancing commentator, expert, and consultant globally, and has also served as General Manager for Evil Geniuses. His career also includes a period as an Account Manager at Copenhagen Advertising. These positions reflect Andersen's broad expertise and significant contributions to the esports and gaming industries.