Delhi NCR: Roblox has announced the appointment of Sunil Rao as Managing Director for India, marking a strategic move to strengthen its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital markets.
Rao will join Roblox India in May as the company’s senior-most representative in the country, leading business operations, driving local strategy, and working closely with teams and partners to align market needs with global priorities. His mandate includes fostering partnerships, supporting the creator ecosystem, and scaling Roblox’s footprint across India.
A key focus of his role will be to champion India’s rapidly growing community of developers and creators, enabling them to leverage Roblox’s tools for scaling and monetisation. The platform’s global creator community earned over $1.5 billion in 2025, reflecting the expanding opportunities within its ecosystem. With India’s large youth population and evolving digital infrastructure, the company sees significant long-term growth potential in the market.
Commenting on his new role as Managing Director, Roblox India, Rao said, “Roblox is at the forefront of enabling a new generation of creators and games. India’s scale, creativity, and entrepreneurial energy present a massive opportunity. I’m excited to build a vibrant and inclusive ecosystem that empowers developers and creators across the country. Ensuring child safety and aligning closely with India’s regulatory framework will be among my top priorities, as we focus on building a trusted platform that enables responsible and sustainable growth in the region.”
Zhen Fang, VP of International at Roblox said, “India is an important market for us globally and one with tremendous potential in terms of creator talent. Sunil brings deep expertise in building operations across diverse markets, and his passion for community-centric platforms makes him the ideal leader to drive our next chapter of growth in the country.”
Rao brings over two decades of leadership experience across global technology platforms, venture capital, and developer ecosystems. He was previously part of the leadership team at Amazon Web Services, where he led Strategy and Corporate Business Development across the Asia-Pacific and Japan region. Prior to that, he served as a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, working closely with founders and emerging technology companies.
Earlier in his career, Rao played a key role in building and scaling developer ecosystems at Symbian, Nokia, and Google, contributing to the growth of some of the most influential mobile and internet platforms globally.
