Junglee Games has announced a leadership transition, elevating Co-Founder Kapil Rathee to the role of Chief Executive Officer. The company has also elevated Abhishek Bharti, formerly SVP Technology, to Chief Technology Officer and Bharat Bhatia, previously CMO, to Chief Business Officer.
The changes have been positioned as part of Flutter Entertainment’s Asia Pacific strategy and a structured succession plan at the company.
Rathee has spent nearly 11 years with Junglee Games and has held multiple leadership roles across product and business functions. In his new role, he has been set to lead the company’s next phase of expansion, focusing on product innovation and support for Flutter’s long-term priorities in the region.
As part of the planned transition, Founder Ankush has continued as an advisor to the board, supporting strategic initiatives.
Barni Evans, CEO, Flutter APAC, said: “Kapil has been a central driver of Junglee’s growth for more than a decade and his planned appointment as CEO is a natural progression of the leadership he has consistently demonstrated. His strategic clarity and deep understanding of the business will be essential as Junglee expands its product offerings. We are also thankful to Ankush and have immense gratitude for the strong foundation and culture he has built. This transition positions Junglee to play an even larger role in Flutter’s long-term strategy for the APAC region.”
Ankush said: “It has been a phenomenal journey building Junglee, and I am so proud of everything we have achieved as a team. Kapil has been a key force behind the company’s growth, business leadership and navigating multiple challenges over the past decade. I am confident that under Kapil’s stewardship alongside Bharat, Abhishek and the rest of Junglee’s exco, the business will enter its strongest phase yet.”
Commenting on his appointment, Rathee said: “I am honoured to step into the role of CEO at such a pivotal time for Junglee. Over the last decade, we have built a company rooted in innovation, integrity, and exceptional player experiences. With the support of our exco, my focus will be on expanding into new products and markets, enhancing our product leadership, strategy and driving sustainable long-term growth in alignment with Flutter’s APAC strategy.”
