Arun Rajappa
About Arun Rajappa
Arun Rajappa is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Country Manager at Riot Games in India. He has extensive experience in program and product management, having held various leadership roles at Microsoft and Google over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at Riot Games
Arun Rajappa serves as the Country Manager at Riot Games, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves overseeing operations and strategic initiatives for the company in India. He works on-site to ensure alignment with Riot Games' objectives and to enhance its presence in the Indian gaming market.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Arun Rajappa has extensive experience at Microsoft, where he held various senior roles over a span of several years. He worked as a Principal Group Program Manager from 2017 to 2019 and as a Director of Program Management from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Microsoft also included positions as Principal Group Product Manager, Principal Program Manager, and Partner Director of Program Management, contributing to multiple projects and initiatives across different locations in India.
Founding Twyst.in
Arun Rajappa was the Founder of Twyst.in, where he worked from 2013 to 2015. His role involved establishing the company and driving its early-stage development. This experience added to his entrepreneurial background and provided him with insights into managing a startup environment.
Experience at Google
From 2021 to 2023, Arun Rajappa served as the Director of Product Management at Google in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing product strategies and management, contributing to Google's diverse portfolio of products.
Education and Academic Background
Arun Rajappa studied at the Indian School of Business, where he completed a Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP) from 2002 to 2003. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Industrial Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in management and engineering principles.