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Ben Decker

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Chief Operating Officer, Publishing at Riot Games
📍 Seattle, Washington, United States

Ben Decker is the COO of Publishing at Riot Games, with deep expertise in gaming, online communities, and subscription business models. At Microsoft, he led the Xbox services portfolio, including Game Pass, and spearheaded the $2.5B Minecraft acquisition. He holds degrees from Stanford and The Wharton School.

His career reflects a strong passion for technology and consumer services, with a focus on creating innovative, customer-first experiences. Based in the Los Angeles area, he operates at the heart of the global gaming industry, building and managing high-performing teams to scale new businesses.

While at Microsoft, he led the corporate development and strategy team that executed over 15 technology, talent, and IP transactions for the Xbox division.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer, Publishing
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Gaming Subscriptions
As the former head of Xbox Game Pass, he has extensive experience building and scaling subscription services. He views them as an additive choice for players, not a replacement for ownership.
Player-First Culture
His professional philosophy is centered on putting gamers first, a value he admired in Riot Games and a key driver in his work on product management and live service operations.
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Career

Work history

2022
Chief Operating Officer, Publishing
Riot Games
2016 - 2022
General Manager, Gaming Services
Microsoft
2010 - 2016
General Manager, Xbox Strategy & Development
Microsoft
2009 - 2010
Director, Business Development
Microsoft
2006 - 2009
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
61 HOLDINGS LLC
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Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Stanford University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
The Wharton School
Master of Arts - MA
Stanford University
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