Roblox appoints Sunil Rao as MD for India
Sunil Rao was previously part of the leadership team at Amazon Web Services
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Published: Apr 30, 2026 3:09 PM | 2 min read
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- Roblox has appointed Sunil Rao as Managing Director for Roblox India, effective May 2023, to enhance the company's presence and partnerships in the region.
- Rao will focus on supporting the local creator ecosystem, aligning local needs with global business priorities, and championing India's community of Roblox developers.
- He emphasized the importance of child safety and regulatory compliance as key priorities in his role, aiming to create a trusted platform for sustainable growth.
- Rao brings extensive experience from his previous roles at Amazon Web Services, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Symbian, Nokia, and Google, making him well-suited for this position.
Roblox has announced the appointment of Sunil Rao as Managing Director, Roblox India. He will join the company this May and will be responsible for strengthening Roblox’s presence in the country, building partnerships, supporting the creator ecosystem, and aligning local needs with global product and business priorities.
He will also serve as the company’s senior representative and market lead in India.
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.
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. Earlier in his career, Sunil played a pivotal role in building and scaling developer ecosystems at Symbian, Nokia and Google.
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