Riot Games announced on their website the arrival of Hoby Darling as the new President, a role previously held by CEO Dylan Jadeja. The role leads teams focused on making Riot the best place to develop games. Hoby Darling has built his career where sports, tech, and creative culture meet, leading brands recognized for pushing the limits of innovation and performance.
A seasoned leader
As President, Hoby Darling will collaborate with teams across Riot to inspire bold ideas, foster creativity, and help the company continue serving players worldwide.
Hoby has held significant leadership roles at Logitech, Skullcandy, Astro Gaming, Nike, and Volcom. At Logitech, he co-founded a division focused on esports and the future of play. During his time at Nike, he drove innovation across both the physical and digital sports realms. As CEO of Skullcandy and Astro Gaming, he merged gaming, music, and action sports, positioning Astro as a leader in premium gaming gear. Earlier, at Volcom, he was instrumental in expanding the brand into a global lifestyle icon.
Statements from the new president and the CEO
The new president expressed his enthusiasm about joining Riot, emphasizing his excitement to "work alongside passionate Rioters who push each other to do their best work every day." Hoby Darling reflected on his first experience with Riot, describing the company's unique energy as scrappy, soulful, and courageous—qualities that drew him in. He noted that having worked with numerous companies, Riot stands out for its willingness to take risks, challenge the status quo, and remain deeply committed to its mission of creating meaningful experiences for players.
Dylan Jadeja commended Hoby Darling for his extensive experience with passionate communities in both sports and gaming. He noted that Hoby has a proven ability to bring out the best in teams and will motivate Rioters to harness their creativity, sharpen their focus, and ignite their competitive spirit, all while challenging the company to continually push the limits for both themselves and the players.
Header photo credit: Brian van der Brug/Hoby Darling/Riot Games
