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Whitepaper & Litepaper
  • Litepaper
    • 🇬🇧Litepaper EN
    • 🇫🇷Litepaper FR
  • Whitepaper
    • 🇬🇧EN
      • Genesis
      • Lore
        • The world of Artellium
        • Introduction to the story
        • The Architects of the Universe
      • Products
        • Books
          • About
          • First Volume: La Rune & le Code
        • TCG
          • About
          • Gameplay
          • Cards
          • Collections
            • S01 - Arkhante
              • Arkhante Collection
              • Arkhante's Timeline
              • Arkhante Packs
              • Arkhante Chests
              • SR Combo - Hannibal & Honora (HH)
              • Arkhante SR Cards & Elementary
              • Souvenirs Cards
            • S02 - Mantris
              • Mantris Collection
              • Mantris' Timeline
              • Mantris Presale Packs
              • Mantris Booster Packs
              • Mantris SR Cards & Elementary
            • Watch Dogs (Limited Edition)
              • Watch Dogs Collection
              • Watch Dogs' Timeline
              • Watch Dogs Booster Packs
            • S03 - Rift
        • Arise
          • About
          • Gameplay
          • Dungeons
          • Characters
          • Weapons
          • Lands
            • About
            • Attack/Defense
        • ReVerse
          • About
          • Process and Remuneration
          • Sale of Lands Procedure
        • Movies/Series
        • Derived Products
      • Economy
        • About
        • Currencies
          • CTA Token
          • Trisel
        • Mint Pass
        • Tokenomics
      • Business
        • E-Sport
        • General Roadmap
        • Team
        • Advisors
        • Partners
      • Official Links
    • 🇫🇷FR
      • Genèse
      • Lore
        • Le monde d'Artellium
        • Introduction à l'histoire
        • Les Architectes de l'Univers
      • Produits
        • Livres
          • Introduction
          • La Rune & le Code
        • TCG
          • Introduction
          • Gameplay
          • Cartes
          • Collections
            • S01 - Arkhante
              • La collection Arkhante
              • Arkhante en dates
              • Les packs Arkhante
              • Les coffres Arkhante
              • SR Combo - Hannibal & Honora (HH)
              • Cartes SR et Élémentaire Arkhante
              • Cartes Souvenirs
            • S02 - Mantris
              • La collection Mantris
              • Mantris en dates
              • Les packs prévente Mantris
              • Les booster packs Mantris
              • Cartes SR et Élémentaire Mantris
            • Watch Dogs (Édition limitée)
              • La collection Watch Dogs
              • Watch Dogs en dates
              • Les booster packs Watch Dogs
            • S03 - Rift
              • La collection Rift
              • Rift en dates
              • Les packs prévente Rift
              • Les booster packs Rift
              • Cartes SR et Élémentaire Rift
        • Arise
          • Introduction
          • Gameplay
          • Donjons
          • Personnages
          • Armes
          • Lands
            • Généralité
            • Attaque/Défense
        • ReVerse
          • Introduction
          • Fonctionnement et rémunération
          • Déroulement de la vente des lands
        • Films/Séries
        • Produits dérivés
      • Économie
        • À propos
        • Monnaies
          • CTA Token
          • Trisel
        • Mint Pass
        • Tokenomics
      • Business
        • E-Sport
        • Roadmap générale
        • Équipe
        • Advisors
        • Partenaires
      • Liens officiels
  • Guide
    • 🇬🇧EN
      • ❤️SPECIAL THANKS
      • 🧭GET STARTED
        • Keep in the loop
          • Announcements
          • Updates
        • For Playing
          • Enjoy the Lore
          • Heptagram
          • Where are my CTA Assets?
      • 🃏TCG
        • Arena Modes
        • Crafting
          • 01 - Power up
          • 02 - Awakening
          • 03 - Merge
          • To Transform a Card into an Eternal one: The Mint
      • 🌐CTA PORTAL
        • CTA Portal Overview
          • My Account
          • Shop
          • Marketplace
          • My Assets
          • Add/Transfert Funds
          • My Burns
          • Bridge
        • Cards Trading
          • To Buy a Card
          • To Sell a Card
          • To Transfer a Card
      • 🛠️COMMUNITY TOOLS
        • To Progress
          • CTA Manager
          • Deck Building - MrReGeM
          • Arkhante S01, Power & Arkhomes - MrReGeM
        • Supply
          • Lights From the Dark (LFD) - TitiParisien
          • CTA Tracker - Little Wouf
    • 🇫🇷FR
      • ❤️REMERCIEMENTS
      • 🧭POUR COMMENCER
        • S'informer
          • Annonces
          • Mises à jour
        • Pour jouer
          • Jouer le lore
          • L'heptagramme
          • Où sont mes assets CTA ?
      • 🃏TCG
        • Les modes Arène
        • L'artisanat
          • 01 - Le renforcement
          • 02 - L'éveil
          • 03 - La fusion
          • Transformer une carte en Éternelle : le mint
      • 🌐CTA PORTAL
        • Présentation du CTA Portal
          • Mon compte
          • Boutique
          • Marché
          • Mes assets
          • Ajout/Transfert de fonds
          • Mes burns
          • Bridge
        • Trading de cartes
          • Acheter une carte
          • Vendre une carte
          • Transférer une carte
      • 🛠️LES OUTILS COMMUNAUTAIRES
        • Pour progresser
          • CTA Manager
          • Construction de deck - MrReGeM
          • Arkhante S01, Puissances & Arkhomes - MrReGeM
        • Suivi supply
          • Lights From the Dark (LFD) - TitiParisien
          • CTA Tracker - Little Wouf
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  • Sami Chlagou, CEO & Cofounder
  • Richard Esteve, Cofounder
  • Quentin Giraud, CTO
  • Anthony Gerard, CPO
  • Patrick Mercanton, CMO
  • Mahamadou Cissé, CSO
  • Matthieu Maillet, Art Director
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Team

Last updated 8 months ago

Sami Chlagou, CEO & Cofounder

As a long-time entrepreneur, Sami's impact extends beyond Cross The Ages. Since 2015, he has owned and overseen six international gaming studios, responsible for creating and launching over fifty video games that have achieved millions of downloads across various platforms (Nintendo/Xbox/PlayStation). This entrepreneurial drive and strategic leadership have positioned Sami as a pioneer in the gaming industry.

His innovative vision is crucial in the development of Cross The Ages, a universe leveraging blockchain technology and setting new benchmarks for innovation in gaming. Under Sami's leadership, Cross The Ages has flourished into a leading studio, attracting top-tier talent.


Richard Esteve, Cofounder

Richard Esteve began his career in finance as a hedge fund manager. He later transitioned into mergers and acquisitions consulting, excelling as a managing partner in a boutique financial firm specializing in small business banking. He led multiple transactions on NYSE Euronext. Additionally, he served as Secretary General of the Honorary Consulate of Gabon in France and contributed to country risk assessments in sub-Saharan Africa.

Currently, Richard Esteve holds key roles as CEO of Maison Michel Klein, a renowned French fashion house, and as Managing Director/Director at WooGroup, specializing in financial services. His diversified expertise and leadership fuel success in these industries. As such, he has been investing in blockchain technology, mining, and cryptocurrencies since 2018.

At the crossroads of multiple cultures and business markets, he is capable of making a difference in an ever-evolving world perspective.


Quentin Giraud, CTO

Recognized for his work in theorizing multiplayer games such as World of Warcraft, Diablo, League of Legends, and Path of Exile, Quentin Giraud brings over 15 years of deep expertise in the video game industry.

Before joining our team, he served as Head of Engineering at My-Serious-Game, where he managed multiple technical developments for major European corporations.

Following the development of our Trading Card Game, he is now specialized in managing infrastructures closely linked with blockchain for Cross The Ages products.

With a large experience in both traditional gaming landscapes and the ever-evolving realm of blockchain integration, his contributions have not only shaped gaming experiences but also facilitated the merger of technology and immersive gameplay.


Anthony Gerard, CPO

Since 2012, Anthony has been immersed in the dynamic world of video games, but it was in 2015 that his career took a significant turn. His involvements with industry giants such as World of Warcraft and EA Games marked his professional beginnings, notably as Lead Developer for the Skylords Reborn project with EA Games.

His tenure as CTO at Honikou Game allowed him to solidify his reputation as a technical leader, capable of ensuring the attractiveness and success of his projects (40 million downloads).

Anthony joined Cross The Ages, bringing his expertise as CPO to develop our video games, including Arise. His integration into the Cross The Ages team represents a major asset for the company, highlighting his commitment to innovation and his constant desire to push boundaries to create captivating and innovative gaming experiences.


Patrick Mercanton, CMO

Patrick brings over 25 years of international marketing experience across a range of sectors, from fashion and fitness to telephony, tech and optics. He has worked for major multinational corporations such as L'Oréal, Levi Strauss & Co, Nokia and Microsoft, as well as for SMEs.

Importantly, he has been part of the initial growth phase within a unicorn start-up, HMD Global.


Mahamadou Cissé, CSO

As Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Mahamadou Cissé propels brands to new heights with his expertise in Web2 and Web3 digital marketing strategies and powerful creative solutions. His ultimate goal is to help individuals and companies elevate their brand presence with investors and customers.

Mahamadou Cissé spearheaded the digital marketing strategy for the O'Tacos franchise, reaching an impressive 3 million followers and securing the number one spot on social media. He is currently cofounder of Pixelverse, which has amassed over 10 million players worldwide.


Matthieu Maillet, Art Director

Matthieu Maillet has emerged as a key figure in the artistic industry, particularly in the field of 3D animation, since 2014. It was his time in London that marked a decisive turning point in his career. There, he made significant contributions to several projects for Disney, honing his artistic expertise in the heart of a demanding international scene. He then moved to Hong Kong in 2018 to work on animation films with the renowned company Rollickin.

He joined the Cross The Ages team as Art Director in 2021.

Since his integration, Matthieu has orchestrated a team of 37 artists around the project's artistic vision. In addition to his managerial role, he plays a crucial role in the realization and release of Cross The Ages cinematics. Every visual element bears Matthieu's distinctive stamp, creating an immersive and aesthetically captivating gaming experience.

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