Riot Games appoints Dylan Jadeja as new CEO
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Jadeja (pictured) is expected to take over from current CEO Nicolo Laurent by the end of 2023. | Image: Riot Games Nicolo Laurent is stepping down from his role as CEO of Riot Games and will be succeeded by the company's current global president, Dylan Jadeja, according to an official statement issued by Riot. Laurent is moving to an advisory role to focus more on his family after six years in the CEO position. The CEO transition is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
Laurent has been a major part of Riot Games since the company was just a 40-person startup" in 2009, before stepping into the role of CEO in 2017. Under his leadership, Riot Games has been accused of fostering a sexist bro culture," during which Laurent was personally accused (and later cleared) of sexual misconduct against his former executive assistant.
After 14 years at...