NODWIN Gaming names Sonal Varma as Global Director – Live Events

NODWIN Gaming has appointed Sonal Varma as Global Director – Live Events. 

With over a decade and a half of experience building some of India’s most beloved fan communities and large-scale live properties such as Comic Con India, Geekly, Indian Cosplay Championship,etc. 

In her new role, Sonal will lead the strategy, design, and execution of new initiatives across NODWIN Gaming’s global live event ecosystem, working across flagship intellectual properties and new formats that bring gaming communities together. Her focus will include scaling experiences across emerging markets while deepening the cultural relevance of NODWIN’s events for diverse audiences.

Sonal brings with her more than 15 years of experience shaping fan-first events and community-led cultural platforms. 

Speaking about the appointment, Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, said, “Sonal brings a deep understanding of how live experiences can bring communities together around gaming and pop culture. Over the years, she has helped build events that fans truly care about, and as we continue to expand our global live events footprint, her experience will be invaluable in creating experiences that feel authentic and meaningful for audiences across markets.”

Commenting on her new role, Sonal Varma, Global Director – Live Events, NODWIN Gaming, said, “Joining NODWIN Gaming at this moment feels incredibly exciting because the canvas is so large. There are new audiences, new markets, and new formats waiting to be explored. I’m looking forward to working with the teams across the network to create live experiences that celebrate gaming culture while staying rooted in the communities that make it so powerful.”