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In a surprising announcement today, Nicolo Laurent, the CEO of Riot Games, revealed his decision to step down from his role later this year. Laurent, who has been with Riot for nearly 14 years, including the past 6 years as CEO, expressed his desire to focus on his family, plan a relocation back to France, and spend more time with his four children.
Laurent took to Twitter to share his heartfelt message, stating, “After 14 years at Riot and 6 as CEO, later this year I’ll check off something that’s been on my quest log for a while: Stepping away from CEO to focus on family, plan a relocation back to France, and play flex queue with my four kids (wishful thinking on that last bit).”
During his tenure, Laurent has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of Riot Games. He joined the company in 2009 when it was still a small startup with only 40 employees, working towards the vision of bringing “League of Legends” to players worldwide. Under his leadership, Riot Games has become a prominent name in the gaming industry, expanding its portfolio and establishing itself as a global powerhouse.
Although Laurent will be stepping down as CEO, he expressed his deep love for Riot Games and his intention to remain with the company as an advisor. He emphasized his belief that Riot Games is the best place in the world to make games and pledged his commitment to supporting the team in achieving continued success.
The Riot Games board conducted an exhaustive search, both internally and externally, to identify the next CEO. In an official announcement, it was revealed that Riot President Dylan Jadeja has been selected as Laurent’s successor. Laurent expressed his confidence in Jadeja, stating, “I’ve had the privilege of working with Dylan for years, and I’ve learned so much from him. He’s a natural leader who will do everything in his power to unlock our creative talent to do their best work.”
Jadeja, known for his bold thinking and empathetic leadership style, has been an integral part of Riot Games and shares a deep appreciation for the company’s culture and DNA. Laurent believes Jadeja is the ideal person to lead Riot Games into the future, fostering innovation and ensuring the company’s commitment to players and games remains unwavering.
The transition of leadership will take place over the coming months, with Laurent and Jadeja working together to ensure a smooth handover. The company plans to complete the transition by the end of the year.
As the gaming community reacts to this news, there is a sense of both appreciation for Laurent’s contributions and anticipation for what the future holds under Jadeja’s leadership. Riot Games, with its strong foundation and a passionate community of players, is poised to continue its legacy of delivering exceptional gaming experiences.
With Laurent’s continued involvement as an advisor and Jadeja at the helm, Riot Games enters a new chapter, eagerly embracing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The gaming world eagerly awaits the next level of innovation and excitement from one of the industry’s most influential companies.
[Source: twitter.com | riotgames.com]
