Lorena Villa Batarse, Pmp, MBA
About Lorena Villa Batarse, Pmp, MBA
Lorena Villa Batarse is the Head of International Operations at Riot Games, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in the gaming industry, having held various positions at companies such as Activision and THQ Inc.
Current Role at Riot Games
Lorena Villa Batarse serves as the Head of International Operations at Riot Games. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's global strategy and operational efficiency. In this role, she oversees various international initiatives and ensures alignment with the company's objectives across different regions.
Previous Experience at Riot Games
Prior to her current role, Lorena Villa Batarse worked at Riot Games in several capacities. She was the Director of Operations for Latin America from 2012 to 2015, and later served as the Director of Operations for North America from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she worked in Production, International for a brief period in 2018-2019. Her experiences in these roles provided her with a comprehensive understanding of operational dynamics within the gaming industry.
Experience at Activision and THQ Inc.
Lorena Villa Batarse worked at Activision as a Producer from 2009 to 2012. Before that, she spent several years at THQ Inc., where she held multiple positions in Quality Assurance, including Manager/Director, Test Lead, Test Supervisor, and Tester, from 2002 to 2009. This diverse background in quality assurance and production has contributed to her expertise in operational management.
Educational Background
Lorena Villa Batarse earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Southern California. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her educational qualifications provide a strong foundation for her roles in operations and management within the gaming industry.
Internship at Candle Corporation
Lorena Villa Batarse began her career with an internship at Candle Corporation, which was later acquired by IBM. She worked there from 1996 to 2000. This early experience in a technology-focused environment laid the groundwork for her future roles in the gaming and tech industries.