Adrián Padín Suárez
About Adrián Padín Suárez
Adrián Padín Suárez serves as the Competitive Experience Manager at Riot Games, overseeing operations in DACH, Poland, and Eastern Europe. He has a diverse background in esports and banking, with previous roles at PENTA Sports, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Banco Santander.
Current Role at Riot Games
Adrián Padín Suárez serves as the Competitive Experience Manager for DACH, Poland, and Eastern Europe at Riot Games. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the development and management of competitive gaming experiences in the region. His role involves overseeing organized play and ensuring that players have access to structured competitive environments.
Previous Experience in Esports
Before joining Riot Games, Adrián Padín Suárez worked at PENTA Sports as the Head of League of Legends from 2017 to 2019. He also held the position of eSport Specialist at Eintracht Frankfurt from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he served as the Sportdirektor Esport at TSV 1860 München for a period of ten months in 2019. These roles provided him with extensive experience in the esports industry.
Banking and Financial Sector Experience
Adrián Padín Suárez began his career in the banking sector, working at TARGOBANK as an Ausbildung zum Bankkaufmann from 2011 to 2013. He later served as Stellvertretender Filialleiter at TARGOBANK from 2019 to 2020. He also worked as an Analyst at Banco Santander from 2017 to 2019. His background in finance complements his expertise in competitive gaming.
Education and Academic Background
Adrián Padín Suárez studied at Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Wirtschaftswissenschaften from 2013 to 2017. His academic training provided a foundation in economic sciences, which supports his professional roles in both banking and esports.