Today we’d like to introduce you to Alexander Jebailey
Hi Alexander, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Growing up as a big gamer in a household with my older brothers playing, i became a natural competitor winning the first ever Blockbuster Video Game Challenge in the 90s. Ever since I just loved visiting arcades and playing fighting games. Throughout college I hosted small competitive events to gather other fans of fighting games. After college I focused on work life but in 2008 when Street Figther 4 released, my passion for gaming events came back and I hosted local events before creating an annual Orlando Convention CEO 2010. Now in 2025 running our biggest year to celebrate 15 years of CEO created a career working full time in the industry for EFG Product Managing Fighting Game Events. Through CEO it helped create a career path working with the biggest publisher such as Nintendo, Microsoft, The Pokemon International company, Sony, Capcom, Bandai Namco. I now focus my efforts working with EFG to help the Esports World Cup in Riyadh.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Some of the bigger struggles as an event organizer are issues out of control. The best you can do is be prepared for the unknowns. Choosing venues, Negotiating Contracts, dealing with extensive event costs such as internet and power can become costly for a growing event based around electronics and high power/broadcast requirements.
CEO has always been known for its strong foundation and a staff that always does its best to provide a. memorable experience for attendees traveling from all over the world to escape and enjoy their passion.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’ve worked directly in the games industry under community and PR Management that has helped me create a social media brand X.com/Jebailey and CEOGaming naturally.
A Breakdown of my career and Bio:
Alex Jebailey is a well-known figure in the competitive gaming and esports community, particularly in the fighting game scene. He is an American esports organizer, player, and commentator best known for his role in founding and organizing CEO (Community Effort Orlando), one of the largest and most respected fighting game tournaments in the world.
These are some of my roles within the industry:
1. Founder of CEO (Community Effort Orlando)
CEO started as a local fighting game tournament in 2010 and grew into one of the most prominent annual esports events, attracting top players from across the world in games like Street Fighter, Tekken, Mortal Kombat, and other competitive fighting games.
Jebailey has been heavily involved in every aspect of the tournament, from organizing logistics to hosting and commentating. CEO has earned a reputation for its friendly atmosphere and professional level of competition.
2. Esports Organizer & Event Producer
In addition to CEO, Jebailey has been a part of various other events in the esports industry, and his work as an organizer has garnered praise for its attention to detail and strong community-building focus. CEO’s success helped push Jebailey into the spotlight as a key figure in the competitive gaming scene.
3. Player & Competitive Experience
Jebailey has been an active player in the fighting game community as well. While he’s known more for his organizational skills, he has competed in various tournaments over the years, particularly in Street Fighter IV and other fighting games. He has had modest success as a player but his contributions as an organizer have far overshadowed his competitive career.
4. CEO Gaming
CEO Gaming, the company behind CEO tournaments, was founded by Jebailey to help elevate fighting game competitions. He has been an advocate for bringing more attention to the fighting game community (FGC) and pushing for bigger sponsorships, media attention, and professional recognition for the players and events.
5. Community and Charity Work
Jebailey has been active in promoting charity work within the esports community, especially by organizing charity streams, events, and donating proceeds from tournaments to various causes.
Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
Event Partnerships continue our growth into a better event experience. Businesses change their views and plans every year so being adaptable helps. Cross promotion has been key to CEO’s growth such as our Live Wrestling show partnerships with New Japan Pro Wrestling and All Elite Wrestling in the past.
Pricing:
- Spectator Badges range from $50 to $90 for single day or weekend badges.
- To Compete at CEO and enjoy a 3 day gaming/arcade experience it’s $125 for a weekend badge.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://ceogaming.org
- Instagram: ceogaminginc
- Facebook: ceogaminginc
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexjebailey/
- Twitter: https://x.com/ceogaming
- Youtube: /ceogaming
- Other: https://x.com/jebailey
Image Credits
Li Hoang
Rell McCready
Robert Paul
Zach Shelton
All photos are paid for and owned by CEO Gaming Inc.
