Christopher Turner
About Christopher Turner
Christopher Turner serves as the Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition at Riot Games, specializing in R&D, Emerging Games, and Platform & Technology. With a background in recruiting for various roles and a strong educational foundation in history, he has held multiple positions within Riot Games since 2016.
Current Role at Riot Games
Christopher Turner serves as the Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition for R&D, Emerging Games, Platform, and Technology at Riot Games. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. In this role, he leads a recruiting team that focuses on early-stage R&D projects and newly emerged games. His responsibilities expanded in May 2023 to include the Platform & Technology studio, reflecting his growing influence within the organization.
Previous Experience at Riot Games
Christopher Turner has a substantial history with Riot Games, having worked in various roles since 2016. He began as a Technical Recruiter for R&D from 2016 to 2018 in Santa Monica, CA. He then transitioned to a Senior Recruiter position for VALORANT from 2018 to 2020. Following that, he served as Manager of Talent Acquisition for R&D & Platform from 2020 to 2022 in Los Angeles, California. His diverse experience within the company has equipped him with a deep understanding of the gaming industry and talent acquisition.
Recruitment Expertise
In his current and previous roles at Riot Games, Christopher Turner actively recruits for a diverse range of positions, including technologists, artists, and designers. His expertise in talent acquisition allows him to identify and attract top talent for various projects, particularly in the realm of emerging games and R&D initiatives. His strategic approach to recruitment has contributed to the growth and success of the teams he supports.
Educational Background
Christopher Turner holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in History, focusing on American and Middle Eastern studies, from California State University-Fullerton, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from the University of La Verne between 2008 and 2010. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his analytical and strategic skills in recruitment.
Prior Experience in Executive Search
Before joining Riot Games, Christopher Turner worked at Boyle Ogata Bregman Executive Search (BOB Search) in various roles from 2013 to 2016. He started as a Sourcing Associate, then became a Sourcing Lead, and finally served as an Executive Recruiter specializing in Aerospace & Defense. This experience in executive search honed his skills in sourcing and recruiting high-level talent across different industries.