Mumbai: Junglee Games has announced a significant leadership transition, elevating Co-founder Kapil Rathee to the role of Chief Executive Officer, as part of a structured succession plan aligned with Flutter Entertainment’s long-term Asia Pacific strategy. Alongside this, Abhishek Bharti, Senior Vice President – Technology, has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer, and Bharat Bhatia, Chief Marketing Officer, has taken on the expanded role of Chief Business Officer.
Kapil, who joined Junglee in May 2015, has been instrumental in shaping the company’s growth trajectory over the past decade. Over nearly 11 years, he has held several key leadership roles including VP of Product, Chief Product Officer, and President, and was named Co-founder in 2023. His elevation to CEO underscores his impact on Junglee’s product leadership, business excellence, and organisational culture. As CEO, he will steer the company’s next phase of expansion, supported closely by Bharat and Abhishek, with a strong focus on product innovation and strengthening alignment with Flutter’s regional priorities.
Barni Evans, CEO, Flutter APAC, said, “Kapil has been a central driver of Junglee’s growth for more than a decade and his planned appointment as CEO is a natural progression of the leadership he has consistently demonstrated. His strategic clarity and deep understanding of the business will be essential as Junglee expands its product offerings. We are also thankful to Ankush and have immense gratitude for the strong foundation and culture he has built. This transition positions Junglee to play an even larger role in Flutter’s long-term strategy for the APAC region.”
As part of the structured transition, founder Ankush will continue to serve as a key advisor to the board, supporting strategic initiatives. He said, “It has been a phenomenal journey building Junglee, and I am so proud of everything we have achieved as a team. Kapil has been a key force behind the company’s growth, business leadership and navigating multiple challenges over the past decade. I am confident that under Kapil’s stewardship alongside Bharat, Abhishek and the rest of Junglee’s exco, the business will enter its strongest phase yet.”
Commenting on his new role, Kapil Rathee said, “I am honoured to step into the role of CEO at such a pivotal time for Junglee. Over the last decade, we have built a company rooted in innovation, integrity, and exceptional player experiences. With the support of our exco, my focus will be on expanding into new products and markets, enhancing our product leadership, strategy and driving sustainable long-term growth in alignment with Flutter’s APAC strategy.”
With this leadership evolution, Junglee Games is positioned to accelerate its next phase of strategic expansion as part of Flutter Entertainment’s APAC vision. The company aims to strengthen its product capabilities, deepen its market footprint, and unlock new growth opportunities while maintaining its commitment to responsible, compliant, player-first experiences.
