Onur Tamer
About Onur Tamer
Onur Tamer serves as the Sr. Director of Global Publishing Live Operations at Riot Games, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in operations and management, with previous roles at Riot Games and Unilever, and holds degrees in Mathematics and Business Administration.
Work at Riot Games
Onur Tamer has been serving as the Sr. Director of Global Publishing Live Operations at Riot Games since 2020. In this role, he manages worldwide publishing technology and engineering efforts. He oversees global player support and customer service operations, ensuring a seamless experience for players. His responsibilities include managing localization processes within global publishing operations. Prior to his current position, Tamer held various roles at Riot Games, including Director of International Operations and General Manager for Turkey, MENA, India, and Japan.
Education and Expertise
Onur Tamer has a strong educational background in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial/Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Sabanci University from 2002 to 2007. He then pursued an MBA at Boston College's Wallace E. Carroll Graduate School of Management from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, Tamer completed the Accelerated Development Program at The Wharton School from 2019 to 2020, focusing on executive education. His academic qualifications support his expertise in management and operations.
Background
Before joining Riot Games, Onur Tamer worked at Unilever in various roles. He started as a Sales/Account Executive Management Trainee from 2007 to 2010 and later served as a Sales/Demand Planner Management Trainee for seven months in 2010. His early career experience at Unilever provided him with foundational skills in sales and demand planning. Tamer's international experience includes working in multiple countries, such as Turkey, Japan, and the United States, contributing to his understanding of diverse markets.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Onur Tamer has held significant positions at Riot Games, contributing to the company's global operations. He served as General Manager for Japan from 2014 to 2016, followed by a role as General Manager for Turkey, MENA, and India from 2018 to 2020. His leadership in these roles helped enhance Riot Games' presence in various regions. Tamer's work in international publishing management from 2012 to 2014 further solidified his expertise in global operations.