KRAFTON India
Sachin Mangutkar is a seasoned business development professional with extensive experience in the gaming industry. Currently serving at KRAFTON India since March 2024, Sachin previously held the position of DGM JIO Games at Jio from May 2022 to April 2024. Prior to that, Sachin was involved in business development and partnerships at KRAFTON Inc. from December 2020 to May 2022, focusing on the BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA game. Sachin’s career includes significant roles at Tencent as Manager of Business Development for PUBG MOBILE South Asia from June 2018 to December 2020, and at Alibaba Group as Business Development Manager for 9Game & 9App from October 2014 to May 2018. Sachin began the professional journey at The Walt Disney Company, where responsibilities included managing game portals and driving revenue growth. Sachin holds an MBA in Operations from ITM, completed in 2011.
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Headquartered in South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is dedicated to discovering and publishing captivating games that offer fun and unique experiences. Established in 2007, KRAFTON is home to globally renowned developers that include Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, VECTOR NORTH, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, 5minlab, Dreamotion, ReLU Games, and Flyway Games. Each studio strives to continuously take on new challenges and leverage innovative technologies with a goal to win over more fans by broadening KRAFTON’s platforms and services. KRAFTON India has established itself as a trailblazer in the gaming industry, driven by its unwavering commitment to delivering distinctive and enjoyable gaming experiences. We take immense pride in our premier entertainment properties that include highly popular titles like BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), Road To Valor: Empires, Garuda Saga, Defense Derby, New State Mobile. These games have not only captured the hearts of Indian players but have also played a pivotal role in fostering a thriving e-sports ecosystem in the country. By organizing India-centric events and delivering localized content, KRAFTON India has made substantial contributions to the growth of e-sports in India. With an active investment approach, KRAFTON India has strategically channeled over $150 million into the Indian market over between 2021 to 2023 and recently announced another 150$ million to the Indian start-up ecosystem for the next two years. These investments primarily target gaming, technology start-ups, and media and entertainment sectors. With an India-first approach, KRAFTON remains committed to fostering holistic growth of the gaming and startup ecosystem in the country and as a part of this objective, KRAFTON launched KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator in October 2023 (KIGI).