Natalia Leenhardt
About Natalia Leenhardt
Natalia Leenhardt is a Manager of Game Production at Riot Games, with a background in localization and project management from her time at Blizzard Entertainment and Amazon Games. She has worked on notable titles such as Overwatch, World of Warcraft, and New World, demonstrating expertise in managing localization processes and delivering high-quality products.
Current Role at Riot Games
Natalia Leenhardt has been serving as Manager of Game Production at Riot Games since 2023. In this role, she oversees various aspects of game production, ensuring that projects meet their objectives and deadlines. Her responsibilities include managing teams and resources to deliver high-quality gaming experiences.
Previous Experience at Blizzard Entertainment
Before joining Riot Games, Natalia Leenhardt held multiple positions at Blizzard Entertainment. She worked as a Game Producer for Overwatch and Overwatch 2 from 2017 to 2021, where she contributed to the development of these popular titles. Prior to that, she served as a Localization Project Manager for World of Warcraft and held roles in localization QA and testing from 2009 to 2017.
Experience at Amazon Games
Natalia Leenhardt worked at Amazon Games as a Game Producer for New World from 2021 to 2022. In this position, she was involved in the production of the game, contributing her expertise in project management and localization to enhance the overall quality of the gaming experience.
Education and Expertise
Natalia Leenhardt earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Relationships from Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University 'LETI'. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in game production and localization, equipping her with the skills necessary to manage complex projects in the gaming industry.
Localization and Project Management Skills
Natalia Leenhardt demonstrates strong project management skills, particularly in managing localization processes and workflows. She has extensive experience in translation, audio and video asset localization, and linguistic and functional testing. Her ability to handle projects with aggressive deadlines while maintaining high-quality localized products is a key aspect of her professional profile.