With over two decades of leadership experience spanning global technology platforms, venture capital, and developer ecosystems, Rao will be Roblox’s senior most representative in India leading the business
Roblox, an immersive platform for games and creation, announces the appointment of Sunil Rao as Managing Director, Roblox India. Rao joins Roblox India this May to help strengthen the company's local presence in the country, foster partnerships, support the creator ecosystem and align local market needs with global product and business priorities. He will serve as Roblox’s senior representative and market lead in the country, overseeing day-to-day execution of Roblox India strategy working with local teams and partners.
A core focus of the role will be to champion India’s growing community of Roblox developers and creators, and to help local studios make use of Roblox’s tools to scale and find commercial success. In 2025, the Roblox global creator community earned over $1.5 billion and for millions of developers around the world, Roblox provides free easy-to-use tools that make coding, design, and entrepreneurship accessible, with the platform’s extensive safety systems designed to provide a safe and positive experience. With one of the world’s largest youth populations and a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem, India represents a significant opportunity for long-term growth.
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 was previously part of the leadership team at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he led Strategy and Corporate Business Development across the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. Prior to AWS, Sunil was a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, where he worked closely with founders and emerging companies, supporting innovation and scaling across the technology ecosystem. Earlier in his career, Sunil played a pivotal 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.