Andy Ho
About Andy Ho
Andy Ho is the Senior Director of Game Direction at Riot Games, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in game design and product insights, having previously held roles at Riot Games and Phoenix Labs, as well as a background in finance and research.
Current Role at Riot Games
Andy Ho serves as the Sr. Director of Game Direction at Riot Games, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Santa Monica, California. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing game direction and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives. His extensive experience in game design and product insights contributes to his leadership in shaping game development processes.
Previous Experience at Riot Games
Andy Ho has a significant history with Riot Games, having worked there in various capacities. He first joined the company in 2009, where he focused on design, product, and insights for seven years until 2016. After a brief tenure at Phoenix Labs, he returned to Riot Games in 2017, where he worked in product roles until 2021. His cumulative experience at Riot Games spans over eleven years.
Experience at Phoenix Labs
Ho worked at Phoenix Labs for one year from 2016 to 2017, where he held a position focused on product and insights. His time there allowed him to further develop his skills in product management within the gaming industry, although the specifics of his contributions during this period are not detailed.
Early Career in Finance
Before entering the gaming industry, Andy Ho worked as a Trader at IMC Financial Markets & Asset Management for ten months in 2008 and 2009 in Chicago. This role provided him with foundational experience in financial markets and asset management, which complements his analytical skills in product insights.
Education and Academic Background
Andy Ho earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied Finance, Mathematics, and Economics from 2004 to 2008. During his academic career, he also served as a Research Assistant for one year, gaining valuable research experience that contributed to his analytical capabilities.