Jake Sin
About Jake Sin
Jake Sin serves as the Head of VALORANT Esports for the Asia-Pacific region at Riot Games, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in esports management, having previously held key roles at PUBG Corporation and Riot Games, and has a background in consulting from The Boston Consulting Group.
Current Role at Riot Games
Jake Sin serves as the Head of VALORANT Esports for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region at Riot Games. In this role, he oversees the VALORANT Esports leagues, including the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific, Challengers, and Game Changers. His responsibilities include strategic planning and execution of esports initiatives to enhance the competitive landscape of VALORANT in the APAC region. He has held this position since 2020.
Previous Experience in Esports
Prior to his current role at Riot Games, Jake Sin worked as the Head of Global Esports at PUBG Corporation from 2018 to 2019. He also served as the League Operations Manager at Riot Games from 2014 to 2017, where he contributed to the management of esports operations. His experience includes launching significant esports properties such as the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) and the PUBG Global Championship (PGC).
Education and Expertise
Jake Sin studied at Duke University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from 2006 to 2013. His educational background provides a foundation for his strategic approach to esports management and operations. He has also served as CEO of a portfolio company at a startup incubator, further enhancing his expertise in leadership and business strategy.
Career at The Boston Consulting Group
Jake Sin has a long-standing association with The Boston Consulting Group, where he has worked since 2012. He began as an intern and later served as an Associate Consultant from 2013 to 2014. His experience at this consulting firm has contributed to his analytical skills and strategic thinking, which are essential in his current role in esports.
Personal Interests
In addition to his professional pursuits, Jake Sin enjoys playing VALORANT and is actively working towards reaching the Ascendent rank on the Korean server. He has achieved a high rank of Diamond 3, demonstrating his commitment to improving his skills in the game.