Junglee Games elevates co-founder Kapil Rathee to chief executive role

Junglee Games has elevated co-founder Kapil Rathee to chief executive officer as part of a structured leadership transition within Flutter Entertainment’s Asia Pacific strategy. Alongside Rathee’s appointment, Abhishek Bharti, senior vice president – technology, has been promoted to chief technology officer, and Bharat Bhatia, chief marketing officer, has taken on the role of chief business officer.

Rathee joined Junglee Games in May 2015 and has played a central role in the company’s evolution for nearly 11 years. He has previously served as vice president – product, chief product officer and president, and became co-founder in 2023. His progression reflects sustained contributions to product innovation, business performance and organisational culture. As CEO, Rathee will lead the company into its next growth phase, supported by Bhatia and Bharti, with a focus on strengthening product capabilities and supporting Flutter’s long-term regional priorities.

Barni Evans, CEO, Flutter APAC, said Rathee’s appointment is a natural progression given his longstanding leadership and strategic clarity. Evans acknowledged Ankush’s contribution in establishing the company’s foundation and culture and said the transition positions Junglee Games to advance its role within Flutter’s broader APAC plans.

As part of the transition, Ankush will continue as a key advisor to the board. He stated that building Junglee Games has been a meaningful journey and highlighted Rathee’s impact across business leadership and problem-solving over the past decade. He added that the leadership team is well placed to drive the company’s next phase.

Rathee said he is honoured to take on the CEO role at a pivotal stage for the organisation. He noted that the company is built on innovation and strong player experiences and outlined plans to expand into new products and markets while driving long-term sustainable growth aligned with Flutter’s APAC strategy.

With the new leadership structure, Junglee Games will continue to develop its product capabilities, scale its market presence and pursue new opportunities anchored in responsible and compliant player-first experiences.