On October 6th, The Switch, a live video production/distribution company, announced that it had hired JD Wu as its new Head of Gaming and Esports. Wu is best known for his career as a professional gamer.
"Gaming is something I've always been passionate about and one of the fastest-growing areas of sports entertainment worldwide," Wu said. "The Switch is perfectly set up to make a considerable impact on competitive esports as it moves to the next level, so it's hugely exciting to be joining the team. I'm proud to have the opportunity to lead The Switch's strategic growth in such a vibrant and energetic part of the business, helping bring compelling esports stories to life. Playing a central role producing some of the esports industry's most loved events offers a great challenge – one that I can't wait to take on."
Before joining The Switch, JD Wu was a professional gamer. After retiring from the competitive scene, he held several high-ranking positions with Riot Games, including Broadcast Observer, Playtester, and Live Broadcast Technical Director.
(All information was provided by LinkedIn [1,2] and Sports Video Group)
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