San Francisco, April 16 – After over a decade, Riot Games, the developer of popular video game League of Legends, has appointed a new CEO. A. Dylan Jadeja will replace Nicolo Laurent, who is stepping down due to personal reasons and will transition to an advisory role at the company.
Jadeja has been with Riot Games for ten years, rising through the ranks to become global president. He has held leadership positions such as chief operating officer and chief financial officer, developing a deep understanding of the company’s inner workings.
Riot Games is known for developing video games that have a cult following, including League of Legends, one of the largest esports in the world, and VALORANT. The company has faced allegations of a toxic workplace culture, which resulted in a lawsuit in 2018.
Laurent, who has been CEO since 2017, pledged to resign in 2019 if the culture did not significantly shift. Although the company has made efforts to improve diversity and inclusion, the appointment of Jadeja signals further changes amidst continued criticism.
Jadeja expressed optimism about Riot’s future, saying, “I’m excited for what’s to come, and I’m committed to leading Riot through these changes.”
The transition process is expected to be completed by Q4 2023, giving time for an orderly handover of responsibilities. Laurent, who plans to move back to France and spend time with his family, said that the leadership change was an opportunity for him to focus on his personal life.
Meanwhile, Riot Games faces competition from a new gaming studio, The Believer Company. Founded by Michael Chow and Steven Snow, who were formerly at Riot Games and EA respectively, the company aims to produce a “next-generation open-world game” based on its intellectual property.
The Believer Company has pledged to prioritize player experience in developing gameplay systems that bring players together rather than push them apart. The founders are currently recruiting staff for the project and are keen to incorporate technology that will enhance gameplay.
Michael D Eisner of Tornante will provide advisory support and mentorship to the company, but no details have been made public yet on the game’s direction.
As gaming continues to evolve, with Esports gaining popularity, Riot Games and The Believer Company will face challenges to remain ahead of the curve. For now, the gaming world awaits the impact that the new CEO will have on Riot Games.
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