Claire Kaido
About Claire Kaido
Claire Kaido serves as the Americas League Operations Manager for Esports at Riot Games, having transitioned to this role in 2024 after a series of positions in the sports and esports industries. Her previous experience includes roles at The Madison Square Garden Company and NY LIBERTY, as well as founding The Emerge Talent Collective.
Work at Riot Games
Claire Kaido currently serves as the Americas League Operations Manager for Esports at Riot Games, a position she has held since 2024. Prior to this role, she worked as the Americas Competitive Operations Manager for VALORANT at Riot Games from 2023 to 2024. In these positions, she has been involved in managing league operations and competitive structures within the Americas region, contributing to the growth and organization of esports events.
Previous Experience in Esports and Sports Management
Before joining Riot Games, Claire Kaido worked at The Madison Square Garden Company in various roles, including Director of Business Operations for the Westchester Knicks and Knicks Gaming from 2018 to 2021. She also served as Manager of Business Solutions and Coordinator of Business Solutions at the same company. Additionally, she was a Partnerships Consultant for the NY Liberty in 2022, focusing on partnership development and management.
Education and Expertise
Claire Kaido earned her Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication from The Ohio State University, studying from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background has equipped her with skills in communication, marketing, and strategic planning, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles across the sports and esports industries.
Founding The Emerge Talent Collective
In 2021, Claire Kaido founded The Emerge Talent Collective, where she serves as CEO. This organization focuses on talent development and management within the sports and entertainment sectors, leveraging her extensive experience in business operations and partnerships to foster new opportunities for emerging talent.
Long-Term Involvement with The Longaberger Company
Claire Kaido was a Board Member of The Longaberger Family Foundation from 2010 to 2020, contributing to the foundation's initiatives and community outreach efforts. Additionally, she worked as a Communication/Program Manager in Sales and Marketing for The Longaberger Company from 2012 to 2015, where she was responsible for managing communication strategies and marketing programs.