Maximilian Wischow
About Maximilian Wischow
Maximilian Wischow is a Product Lead for Teamfight Tactics Esports EMEA at Riot Games, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in project management and leadership initiatives, particularly in the esports sector, and has held various roles at Siemens prior to his current position.
Work at Riot Games
Maximilian Wischow has been with Riot Games since 2020, initially serving as Head of Operations Germany for Central Europe Publishing and Europe Esports for a brief period. He transitioned to the role of Senior Project Manager for Strategic Planning and Leadership Initiatives in Europe and MENA Esports, where he has worked for four years in Berlin. In 2021, he took on the position of Product Lead for Teamfight Tactics Esports EMEA, contributing to the development and management of esports initiatives within the region.
Education and Expertise
Maximilian Wischow holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Management from FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management, which he completed from 2009 to 2012. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Finance and Accounting from the same institution from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he obtained a Post-Graduate Diploma in Organisational Leadership from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, in 2020. His educational background is complemented by an apprenticeship in Industrial Management Assistant from Siemens Professional Education.
Background
Before joining Riot Games, Maximilian Wischow had an extensive career at Siemens, where he held various roles including Commercial Site Manager in Forsmark, Sweden, and Commercial Project and Sales Manager in Dubai. He served as Finance Director for multiple divisions within Siemens, focusing on Commercial Sales and Project Management in the UAE from 2015 to 2019. His experience at Siemens spanned several years and included positions in Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany, and the Middle East.
Achievements
Maximilian Wischow served as an Ambassador for One Young World from 2016 to 2019, engaging in initiatives aimed at empowering young leaders globally. His leadership roles at Riot Games and Siemens demonstrate a consistent trajectory of responsibility and influence in project management and strategic planning within the esports and technology sectors.