Junglee Games, an online gaming company, announced a planned leadership transition, elevating co-founder Kapil Rathee to Chief Executive Officer. Abhishek Bharti, SVP Technology, was elevated to Chief Technology Officer and Bharat Bhatia, CMO, to Chief Business Officer.
As part of the planned transition, Ankush Gera, Founder & outgoing CEO, will continue to be a key advisor to the board, where he will continue to support strategic initiatives.
Kapil, who joined Junglee in May 2015, has been integral to the company’s evolution over nearly 11 years. He has held several key leadership roles, including VP of Product, Chief Product Officer and President, and became Co-founder in 2023. His progression reflects his significant contributions to the company’s growth, business excellence, and organisational culture. As CEO, along with the support of Bharat and Abhishek, Kapil will lead the business into its next phase of expansion, with a focus on strengthening product innovation and supporting Flutter’s long-term priorities in the region.
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 Gera, Co-founder, Jungle Games, 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.”
Kapil 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.”
