Gerard Piqué, the Spanish football athlete, has stepped down from the board of OverActive Media, a premier global esports and entertainment company. Piqué did not stand for re-election at the company's annual and special meeting of shareholders, which was held virtually on July 13, 2026.
What happened at the meeting?
The meeting was originally convened on June 29, 2026, but was adjourned due to technical difficulties with the third-party virtual meeting platform. A total of 30,512,230 common shares, representing 23.47% of the Company's 130,029,271 issued and outstanding common shares, were represented at the Meeting.
Who were the new directors elected?
Each of the seven nominees listed in the management information circular dated May 28, 2026, was elected as a director of the Company at the Meeting. The voting results for the election of directors were as follows:
What does this mean for OverActive Media?
The departure of Gerard Piqué from the board marks a significant change for the company. OverActive Media is a premier global esports and entertainment company that owns team franchises in professional esports leagues, including the Call of Duty League and the League of Legends EMEA Championship.
What's next for OverActive Media?
The company will continue to operate under the leadership of its new board of directors. OverActive Media also operates ActiveVoices, an AI-driven content localization and monetization platform that enables creators and brands to expand their audiences globally and unlock new revenue streams through automated translation, dubbing, and distribution.
About OverActive Media
OverActive Media Corp. is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with operations in Madrid, Spain, and Berlin, Germany. The company is a premier global esports and entertainment company for today's generation of fans.
What does this mean for Gerard Piqué?
Gerard Piqué's departure from the board of OverActive Media marks a significant change for the Spanish football athlete. Piqué has been involved with the company for several years and has been a key figure in its growth and development.