Naz Aletaha, global head of League of Legends Esports, leaves Riot Games

Naz Aletaha, global head of League of Legends Esports at Riot Games, has announced her departure. from the company after more than 12 years. Aletaha, who has revealed the decision on social mediahas taken a sabbatical from Riot Games as of February 2024. His departure from the company will not be imminent, he will stay on for the next few months to ensure a smooth and unhurried transition.

Chris Greeley, Global Head of Strategy for League of Legends Esports at Riot Games, has headed up the division. division during Aletaha’s year-long hiatus. According to the statement on social media, will continue to lead the team, until a new member arrives.

Aletaha has shown her gratitude and appreciation to the company, noting that it has been an incredible 12 and a half years and that she couldn’t be more proud of what they have accomplished as a team, especially the turning competitive video gaming into a professional sport.. This decision has not been easy for her, but she believes the time is right to explore new horizons.

After leaving Activision in 2012, Aletaha began her tenure at Riot Games as its Senior B2B Payments Manager. After two years, she moved to the company’s esports division as Director of Global Esports Partnerships and Business Development, a position she held for more than seven years. In 2021, she was promoted to Global Head of League of Legends Esports. Aletaha’s role is to create and execute the vision, strategy and roadmap for League of Legends Esports.

The League of Legends Esports ecosystem is undergoing a major reorganization over the past two years. This includes the expansion of the LEC to include MENA and the introduction of a three-division structure, as well as the merger of the LCS with the CBLOL to create a Pan-American league.