Nitish Mittersain — CEO
Founder & CEO, Nazara Technologies | 25 Years in Gaming | Building India’s Global Gaming Story With over two decades at the intersection of gaming, media, and technology, I’ve had the privilege of building Nazara Technologies from a one-person idea to India’s first and only publicly listed gaming company. Today, Nazara reaches over 100 million monthly users through a diverse portfolio spanning mobile games, esports, gamified learning, and adtech—Our mission: to take gaming from India to the world. My focus areas include scaling high-potential IPs, driving global M&A, and nurturing entrepreneurial talent across our ecosystem. I believe in the power of games not just as entertainment, but as a platform for creativity, culture, and community. Beyond business, I’m deeply committed to social impact. I serve as a trustee of the Dr. B. K. Goyal Heart Foundation and Dhanvantari Awards Foundation, As a YPO member, I collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs to exchange ideas that drive meaningful change. On the personal side, I’m a jazz saxophonist and Krav Maga practitioner—both of which keep me grounded, creative, and always learning.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the gaming and mobile entertainment industry with a strong focus on entrepreneurship and social impact.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 26 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Business Development
- Entrepreneurship
Career Highlights
- Founder of India's first publicly listed gaming company.
- Expert in scaling high-potential gaming IPs.
- Committed to social impact through various foundations.
Work Experience
Young Presidents Organization
Member of the Board (South Asia) (4 yrs)
Dr B K Goyal Heart Foundation
Trustee (6 yrs 4 mos)
MEF Mobile
Board Director (2 yrs)
Nazara Technologies Limited
Managing Director (23 yrs 4 mos)
Chief Executive Officer (26 yrs 4 mos)
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Bennett University
Bachelor's degree at Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics
at Bombay Scottish
