Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, September 2025 – Nazara Technologies Limited, India’s largest mobile entertainment and gaming platform, has appointed Deepak M V as its new Head of Strategy. In this pivotal role, Deepak will lead group-wide strategic initiatives across gaming and entertainment, embedding an AI-first mindset, forging global partnerships, nurturing new ventures, and driving long-term growth. His mandate is to scale Nazara’s impact both in India and on the global stage.
Deepak most recently served as CEO of OpenPlay Technologies, a skill-based multiplayer gaming company that became part of the Nazara Group in 2021. Over nearly three years, he steered OpenPlay through consistent growth and profitability, building strong teams and fostering a culture of empowerment and ownership.
Alongside this, he has been an active Board Member and Regional Leader – Asia at IGDA Incubation SIG, contributing to the growth of gaming incubation ecosystems worldwide.
Prior to his tenure at OpenPlay, Deepak was CEO of Etrio Automobiles, one of India’s top five cargo 3W EV players. He transformed Etrio from a retrofit pioneer into a leading new EV OEM, spearheading the conception-to-GTM journey of new three-wheeler products within record timelines and building partnerships with more than 20 leading e-commerce and logistics companies, including Amazon, Ikea, Big Basket, and Delhivery.
Earlier, he spent nearly nine years as Executive Director at Prashaste Education & Management Consultancy, where he worked with over 17 global and Indian OEMs including Toyota, Honda, VW, Bajaj, and Mahindra. Deepak drove channel transformation, sales effectiveness, profitability improvements, and co-authored AUTO-NOMY: The Spirit of Dealership.
He also held leadership roles in Project Finance at Axis Bank, appraising deals worth over $4 billion across infrastructure and energy sectors, and began his career with Tata Motors as a Dealer Accounts Manager, where he led channel sales and boosted market share across key vehicle categories.
Deepak holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in Finance from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, strengthening his foundation in strategic finance and leadership.
About Nazara Technologies Limited
Nazara Technologies Limited is India’s largest mobile gaming and entertainment company with headquarters in Mumbai and offices in Dubai, Africa, and Singapore. With over 100 million monthly active users, Nazara has built a diverse portfolio that includes Nodwin Gaming (India’s #1 eSports company), Nextwave Multimedia (creators of the world’s #1 cricket game franchise WCC), SportsKeeda (India’s leading eSports content destination), Halaplay (fantasy sports), Qunami (quizzing app), and Nazara Digital, a fast-growing publisher operating in 100+ countries.
Nazara combines cutting-edge technology with compelling experiences to bring branded properties to mobile consumers, maximizing revenues and promoting global gaming brands.
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