Nicola Cencherle
About Nicola Cencherle
Nicola Cencherle serves as the Head of Publishing Operations EMEA at Riot Games, a position he has held since 2020. With extensive experience in the digital entertainment industry, he has previously worked in various leadership roles at companies such as Electronic Arts and Koth Studio SL.
Work at Riot Games
Nicola Cencherle has been serving as the Head of Publishing Operations EMEA at Riot Games since 2020. In this role, based in Barcelona, Cataluña, she oversees publishing operations across Europe, Turkey, Russia, the Middle East, and Africa. Cencherle emphasizes a player-focused approach in her leadership, ensuring that the needs and experiences of players are central to the operations of the company.
Previous Roles at Riot Games
Before her current position, Nicola Cencherle worked at Riot Games as the Country Manager for Iberia and Italy from 2019 to 2020. During her tenure, she was responsible for managing the company's operations and marketing strategies in these regions, contributing to the growth and engagement of the player community.
Experience at Electronic Arts
Nicola Cencherle has extensive experience with Electronic Arts, where she held several key positions. She served as Regional Marketing Director for South Europe and Marketing Director for Spain from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, she worked as Brand Manager for Sports and Marketing Manager for Spain from 2000 to 2004. Her roles involved developing marketing strategies and managing brand initiatives across various gaming titles.
Educational Background
Nicola Cencherle studied at IE Business School, completing the Senior Management Program from 2013 to 2014. She also holds a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from the European Business School (EBSI), where she studied from 1992 to 1996. Her education has provided her with a solid foundation in business management and marketing principles.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to her corporate roles, Nicola Cencherle co-founded Koth Studio SL, where she served as CEO from 2015 to 2019. She also co-founded Gin Venture Capital, working as a partner from 2014 to 2018. These ventures reflect her entrepreneurial spirit and her commitment to innovation within the digital entertainment sector.