Sameer Pitalwalla

Sameer Pitalwalla is a seasoned digital media and technology entrepreneur with a strong focus on the gaming industry. He currently leads Gaming for Google Cloud in the APAC region, a role he started in April 2022. Prior to Google, he held a key leadership position at Epic Games as Business Director for ASEAN and South Asia, contributing to the growth of the gaming ecosystem in the region. w3summit+2

A prominent figure in the Indian digital media landscape, Sameer co-founded Culture Machine Media Pvt. Ltd in 2013, serving as its CEO until 2019. Under his leadership, Culture Machine became one of India’s largest digital media firms, reaching 300 million unique audiences and generating 1 billion monthly views, showcasing his expertise in content creation and audience engagement. mmaglobal+3

Sameer's entrepreneurial spirit and achievements have been recognized through various accolades, including being named a National Award-winning film producer, featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2017, and receiving the British Council’s Entrepreneurial Award. He also holds three US technology patents, demonstrating his innovative contributions. w3summit+2

He has a strong background in media and entertainment, having previously served as a Director at The Walt Disney India Company and as Business Head for Digital Video at Times Internet Limited and Digital at Times Television Network. This diverse experience across traditional and digital media platforms underscores his comprehensive understanding of the industry. medianama