Franz Streckhardt
About Franz Streckhardt
Franz Streckhardt is an Esports League Operations Associate at Riot Games, specializing in managing esports operations for the DACH/GSA region, particularly in League of Legends. He has a background in product management and market research, having worked at various companies including Freaks 4u Gaming GmbH and Ipsos.
Work at Riot Games
Franz Streckhardt has been employed at Riot Games as an Esports League Operations Associate since 2019. In this role, he specializes in managing esports operations, particularly for the DACH/GSA region. His focus includes overseeing operations related to League of Legends, contributing to the growth and organization of esports events within this popular gaming title.
Previous Experience in Esports
Before joining Riot Games, Franz Streckhardt worked at Freaks 4u Gaming GmbH in various capacities. He served as a Product Manager from 2016 to 2018 and later as a Senior Product Manager from 2018 to 2019. His experience at Freaks 4u Gaming GmbH provided him with insights into product management and the esports industry, enhancing his expertise in league operations.
Background in Market Research and Sales
Franz Streckhardt has a diverse background that includes roles in market research and sales. He worked at Ipsos as an Internal Market Research professional for four months in 2011 and at Synovate as a Trainee Market Research from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he was employed at Prodinger Verpackung as a Sales representative from 2015 to 2016. This experience laid the groundwork for his transition into the esports and gaming industry.
Education and Expertise
Franz Streckhardt earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bauhaus - Universität Weimar, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in product management and esports operations. His expertise is particularly focused on the DACH/GSA region within the esports sector.