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Founded in\n2007, KRAFTON consists of PUBG STUDIOS, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, Striking Distance Studios,\nDreamotion, Unknown Worlds, 5minlab, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio and ReLU Games, each\ntrying to innovate the enjoyment of games through continuously embracing challenges and new\ntechnologies, expanding our platforms and services to win the hearts of more fans.\nKRAFTON India has established itself as a trailblazer in the gaming industry, driven by its unwavering\ncommitment to delivering distinctive and enjoyable gaming experiences. At the heart of KRAFTON India's\nsuccess lies a deep understanding of the Indian gaming community.\nThe company takes immense pride in its premier entertainment properties, which include highly popular\ntitles like BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), CookieRun India, Road To Valor: Empires, Defense Derby,\nand New State Mobile. These games have not only captured the hearts of Indian players but have also played\na pivotal role in fostering a thriving e-sports ecosystem in the country.\nWith a focus on India, KRAFTON is dedicated to nurturing the gaming and start-up ecosystem. In line with\nthis commitment, KRAFTON initiated the KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) in October 2023. KIGI aims\nto support 6-10 teams annually, with program durations ranging from six months to one year. Additionally,\nKRAFTON India has invested over $150 million in the Indian market in the past two years. It has committed\nan additional $150 million to the Indian start-up ecosystem over the next three years.\nNautilus Mobile is an Indian game development studio based in Pune, known for building Real Cricket -\nIndia’s most popular mobile cricket gaming franchise. Founded in 2013, the studio has consistently delivered\nauthentic, high-quality cricket simulation experiences to millions of players across India and beyond. Its\nsuccessful titles include Real Cricket 24, Real Cricket 22, Real Cricket GO, and the legacy favourite Real Cricket\nPremier League. In April 2025, KRAFTON acquired a majority stake in Nautilus Mobile. This investment\nreflects its commitment to unlocking opportunities for Indian game developers and supporting the growth of\nIndia’s gaming ecosystem. Through this partnership, Nautilus Mobile continues to innovate at the\nintersection of sport and gaming, shaping the future of interactive cricket entertainment.\n[ ABOUT THE ROLE ]\nWe are seeking a highly experienced and motivated professional to lead our licensing and partnership efforts\nrelated to the cricket ecosystem in India, with potential to expand into broader regional and global cricket\ngaming rights. This individual will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing licensing\nopportunities ranging from smaller, tactical agreements to complex multi-party, multi-regional deals. The\npivotal to building a differentiated and authentic cricket gaming experience.\n[ RESPONSIBILITIES ]\nOwn end-to-end responsibility for licensing and partnership activities related to cricket teams,\nleagues, players, stadiums, and associated IPs.\nIdentify, assess, and negotiate licensing opportunities in alignment with the company’s business\nand product goals.\nDrive and close deals with a wide range of stakeholders including cricket boards, clubs, players’\nassociations, sports agencies, and rights holders.\nBuild and nurture long-term strategic relationships across the cricketing ecosystem in India and\nbeyond.\nProvide strategic insights on cricket licensing trends, competitive landscape, and market dynamics.\nCollaborate cross-functionally with product, legal, marketing, and publishing teams to align on deal\nterms and execution plans.\nMaintain an up-to-date repository of licensing agreements, rights coverage, and performance metrics.\n[ REQUIREMENTS ]\nMinimum 10 years of experience in licensing, partnerships, or rights management within the gaming,\nsports, or entertainment industry.\nDemonstrated success in managing end-to-end licensing deals - 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