Kevin Wang
About Kevin Wang
Kevin Wang is a Senior Compensation Partner at Riot Games, with a background in compensation analysis and consulting. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Current Role at Riot Games
Kevin Wang serves as a Senior Compensation Partner at Riot Games, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Los Angeles, California, he is responsible for overseeing compensation strategies and practices within the organization. His role involves analyzing compensation data, developing compensation frameworks, and ensuring alignment with industry standards to attract and retain talent.
Previous Experience in Compensation Analysis
Prior to his current role, Kevin Wang accumulated extensive experience in compensation analysis. He worked at Redfin as a Senior Compensation Analyst from 2021 to 2022. Before that, he spent six years at Aon as a Global Sales Survey Consultant from 2015 to 2021 and as an Associate Survey Consultant at Radford from 2014 to 2015. His early career included a position as a Compensation Analyst at Main Data Group from 2013 to 2014.
Educational Background
Kevin Wang earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration at UCLA Anderson School of Management, completing his degree from 2018 to 2021. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in compensation and economic analysis.
Teaching and Leadership Roles at UC Berkeley
During his time at the University of California, Berkeley, Kevin Wang held multiple teaching and leadership positions. He served as a Senior Tutor from 2010 to 2012, where he assisted students in their academic pursuits. Additionally, he was a Summer Bridge Workshop Leader in 2011, facilitating programs designed to support incoming students. These roles contributed to his skills in mentorship and education.
Research Experience at Equilar
In 2012, Kevin Wang gained research experience at Equilar, where he worked as a Research Analyst Intern for three months and then as a Research Analyst 1 for an additional five months. His responsibilities included conducting research and analysis related to executive compensation, which further developed his analytical skills in the compensation field.