Riot Games Appoints Hoby Darling as Next President

Riot Games announced their new president: Hoby Darling. The now president of Riot Games previously worked co-founding and serving as Managing Partner/CEO of Liminal Collective, with leadership roles in global corporations such as Logitech and Skull Candy. 

“Riot has a long history of creating experiences that truly matter to players, and I couldn’t be more excited to work alongside passionate Rioters who push each other to do their best work every day,” Hoby Darling shared, expressing excitement for the new role. 

The company’s CEO, Dylan Jadeja, also made a public statement in the official blog:  

“He knows how to bring out the best in teams, and he’ll help Rioters tap into their creativity, sharpen their focus, and channel their competitive fire. Most importantly, he understands the importance of nurturing our creative heart and will challenge us to keep raising the bar for each other and for players.” 

The president of Riot Games shared their thoughts on joining separately on LinkedIn. He began his post by stating the following question: 

“This moment has me reflecting on the journey that got me here and what I’m most excited about for the road ahead. So why Riot and why now?”

Hoby Darling answers the question with five main bullet points: 

• It starts with people
• It’s aligned with his passion for athletes
• Creativity, soul, and courage
• Meaningful action
• High Standards, long-term focus

For more details regarding Darling’s five main points as to why he joined Riot Games, check out his personal LinkedIn post. 

Riot Games is a multibillion dollar company owned by Tencent. They are best known for their competitive video games alongside Emmy Award winning Netflix series: Arcane. Founded in 2006 in Santa Monica, the company has seen various shifts in leadership.