Frank Zhu to Head China Entertainment at Riot Games
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefFrank Zhu, former head of Chinese animation studio Pearl Studio, has joined Tencent-owned Riot Games as MD for Riot Games’ China Entertainment. He reports to Shauna Spenley, global president of entertainment.Riot Games is the developer and publisher responsible for global hit PC games “League of Legends” and “Valorant.” It is also behind the upcoming animated series “Arcane.”The newly-formed entertainment division is intended to expand Riot’s existing IP through film, television, music, consumer products, and live experiences.Zhu will be expected to work with Spenley and Leo Lin, VP and head of Riot Games China, to help define the overall strategy and roadmap for the new division in China.