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Riot Games promotes Naz Aletaha to Global Head of League of Legends Esports

Game publisher Riot Games has promoted Naz Aletaha to the role of Global Head of League of Legends Esports.

In her new role, Aletaha will be responsible for creating and executing League of Legends esports’ vision, strategy, and roadmap. This includes overseeing the title’s 12 regional leagues and three international events.

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Aletaha will continue her previous duties as Riot Games’s Head of Global Esports Partnerships and Business Development until a replacement is found. According to the release, the promotion places Aletaha in ‘the most senior executive role within League of Legends Esports’.