Jarred Kennedy

Jarred Kennedy is the COO of Wave, the leader in interactive virtual entertainment experiences. In this role, Kennedy oversees core operations and growth, expanding Wave's relationships with artists, distribution platforms and sponsors to further bring virtual concert experiences to fans worldwide. Kennedy joined Wave from Riot Games where he served on the executive team and spent 7 years leading a diverse set of businesses and functions including Global Esports, Consumer Products, and Business Development. During his tenure, the League of Legends World Championships grew to become an Emmy award-winning spectacle delivering peak competition and augmented reality music performances to 100MM viewers around the world. In his most recent role as Global Head of Entertainment Businesses and Partnerships, Kennedy was responsible for leading Riot’s operations and investments focused on broader entertainment including animation, long-form storytelling, music and live experiences.