Raj Thakkar appointed as Senior Director – Sports, Gaming & Esports at dentsu India
In this role, Raj will focus on strengthening integrated sports, gaming and esports solutions by bringing together media, creative, CXM, data & partnerships
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Published: May 28, 2026 1:52 PM | 1 min read
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- Raj Thakkar has been appointed as Senior Director – Sports, Gaming & Esports at dentsu India, as announced in a LinkedIn post.
- In his new role, he will focus on enhancing integrated solutions in sports, gaming, and esports by leveraging media, creative, CXM, data, and partnerships.
- Thakkar expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to create impactful experiences and communities at the intersection of sports, gaming, and culture.
- He brings extensive experience in developing scalable intellectual properties and leading major tournaments, contributing significantly to the competitive gaming landscape in India.
Raj Thakkar has been appointed as Senior Director – Sports, Gaming & Esports at dentsu India. He shared the news of his new role through a LinkedIn post.
At dentsu India, Raj will focus on strengthening integrated sports, gaming, and esports solutions by bringing together media, creative, CXM, data, and partnerships to build future-ready experiences for brands and communities.
“Excited to officially begin this new chapter with dentsu India as Senior Director – Sports, Gaming & Esports. We’re at a fascinating inflection point where sports, gaming, entertainment, fandom, and culture are colliding like never before. The opportunity to build experiences, communities, and IPs that genuinely move people and move brands has never been bigger”, he said in his LinkedIn post.
The company also welcomed Thakkar through a post and said, “As sports, gaming, and entertainment continue to converge, we are excited to welcome Raj Thakkar as Senior Director – Sports, Gaming & Esports at dentsu India”.
Raj brings deep expertise in building scalable IPs, leading marquee tournaments, and creating culture-led fan experiences. Over the years, he has played an important role in shaping the competitive gaming ecosystem in India and beyond.
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