Roblox has appointed Sunil Rao as Managing Director for India. He has joined the company to lead its operations in the country and has become its senior-most representative in the market.
Rao has been responsible for strengthening the company’s local presence, building partnerships, and supporting the creator ecosystem while aligning India’s market needs with global priorities. He has overseen the execution of Roblox’s India strategy, working with local teams and partners.
The role has focused on expanding India’s developer and creator community on the platform. Roblox’s global creator community has earned over $1.5 billion in 2025, with the platform offering tools for coding, design, and monetisation. The company has positioned India as a key growth market, given its large youth population and expanding digital ecosystem.
Before joining Roblox, Rao has been part of Amazon Web Services, where he led strategy and corporate business development across the Asia-Pacific and Japan region. He has also worked as a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, supporting startups and technology companies. Earlier in his career, he has contributed to developer ecosystem growth at Symbian, Nokia, and Google.
“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.” – Sunil Rao
“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.” – Zhen Fang, VP of International at Roblox
