KRAFTON India
Sean (Hyunil) Sohn is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in corporate development, finance, and investment banking. Currently, Sean serves as the CEO of KRAFTON India, a position held since August 2021, following a role as Head of Corporate Development at KRAFTON Inc. from May 2020 to August 2021. Prior to joining KRAFTON, Sean was the Chief Financial Officer at PUBG Corporation and held senior managerial roles at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Shinhan Bank, focusing on project financing, structured finance, and investment banking. Sean's career began with positions in online gaming and equity research, underscoring a strong foundation in finance and business development. Sean holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Tsinghua University, further supplemented by an exchange program at RMIT University.
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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).