Whalen Rozelle is now the head of global esports operations at Riot Games.
Previously Rozelle was the senior director of global esports and global head of Valorant esports before Riot created the global esports operations position. In this new role, Rozelle will provide consultation and mentorship for all of the company’s games, including League of Legends, Valorant, Wild Rift and Teamfight Tactics.
“It’s been incredibly rewarding to see the impact Riot Games has had in elevating esports into the burgeoning industry that it is today, and I’m thankful for the opportunity over the past nine years to contribute to that growth,” Rozelle said in a press release. “There is so much about our community that I love, and that’s what keeps me inspired every day to build the best experience for both our players and fans. I’ve seen first hand the growth, change, and potential that we’ve just begun to scratch the surface at within esports.”
🏆 @EDG_EDWARD ARE THE #WORLDS2021 CHAMPIONS! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/RMKZCJ53qO
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 6, 2021
Given the astronomical success of the 2021 League of Legends World Championships, it’s a pretty significant move for Rozelle. John Needham, global head of esports at Riot, had nothing but good things to say about Rozelle’s track record.
“Whalen joined Riot at a time when esports was primarily an idea, and he helped build LoL Esports into the world’s leading esport,” Needham said in a press release. “Whalen joined Riot at a time when esports was primarily an idea, and he helped build LoL Esports into the world’s leading esport.”
As Riot’s audience continues to grow at a staggering rate, Rozelle is taking on the extra responsibilities at an exciting time.
Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.
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