Ilya Polezhaev
About Ilya Polezhaev
Ilya Polezhaev serves as the Country Manager for Russia and CIS at Riot Games, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in game publishing and a strong background in business intelligence and data science.
Current Role at Riot Games
Ilya Polezhaev serves as the Country Manager for Russia and CIS at Riot Games since 2020. In this role, he oversees the publishing of games specifically tailored for the Russian and CIS markets. His responsibilities include managing communications, community engagement, growth strategies, revenue generation, and player insights. He has been instrumental in leading the Moscow team responsible for game publishing in these regions.
Previous Experience at Riot Games
Prior to his current position, Ilya Polezhaev held multiple roles at Riot Games. He worked as the Head of eCommerce from 2015 to 2018, focusing on online sales strategies and customer engagement. He then transitioned to the role of Head of Publishing from 2018 to 2020, where he managed the overall publishing strategy for the company in Moscow, Russian Federation.
Professional Background
Ilya Polezhaev has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles before joining Riot Games. He was the Head of Business Intelligence at PPE Group from 2003 to 2006 and served as a Senior Data Scientist at StatSoft from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, he worked at STARZ Play in Corporate Development for 11 months in 2014 in Madrid, Spain. His experience encompasses both business intelligence and data science.
Education and Expertise
Ilya Polezhaev holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IE Business School, where he studied General Management and Finance from 2013 to 2014. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Applied Mathematics from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), completing his studies from 1996 to 2002. His educational background supports his expertise in business intelligence and data-driven decision-making.