Carlos Antunes
About Carlos Antunes
Carlos Antunes serves as the Head of Esports at Riot Games, where he leads the development of esports products and supports operational teams. He has a diverse background in digital strategy and management, having held various leadership roles in companies such as Oi/Telemar, DM9DDB, and Accenture.
Work at Riot Games
Carlos Antunes has served as the Head of Esports at Riot Games since 2016. In this role, he leads the creation and development of esports products aimed at exceeding player expectations. He supports and enhances teams involved in esports operations, communications, content, and live events production. Additionally, he oversees business development aspects, including sponsorship, media rights, and licensing for esports at Riot Games Brasil. His leadership contributes to the strategic initiatives that focus on establishing a sustainable business ecosystem for esports players.
Previous Experience in Digital Strategy
Before joining Riot Games, Carlos Antunes held various director-level positions in digital strategy and interactive media. He worked at DM9DDB as Director of Digital Strategy from 2014 to 2016 and at Artplan/Gruda as Director of Multimeios/Digital from 2011 to 2014. He also served as Director of Mobile and Interactive at Esporte Interativo for one year from 2009 to 2010. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in digital product development and interactive media.
Education and Expertise
Carlos Antunes has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro from 1990 to 1994. He also completed a Master’s degree in Philosophy at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro from 2006 to 2008. His studies in cinematography include programs at the Los Angeles Film School and Academia Internacional de Cinema, where he achieved qualifications in Cinematography in 2013 and 2012, respectively. Additionally, he completed a postgraduate extension in Business Forecasting and Production Planning at UC San Diego in 1998.
Career in Telecommunications and Consulting
Carlos Antunes has a background in telecommunications and consulting. He worked at Oi/Telemar as Products Director from 2003 to 2006 and at DiamondCluster International as Principal from 2001 to 2003. His experience at Accenture as Manager from 1991 to 1999 further solidified his expertise in management and strategic planning. He also held the position of Marketing Director at M4U - Mobile 4 You from 2006 to 2008, contributing to his understanding of marketing strategies in the digital landscape.