Public Policy

**About WinZO Games**

WinZO is India’s largest social gaming platform aiming at building an astronomical tech strong gaming ecosystem in India. WinZO in a short span of time has emerged as the leanest Series C funded gaming startup in the Indian startup ecosystem. WinZO with a data driven DNA is working towards becoming the one stop-shop for online gaming users spread across every household in Bharat. With a vision of becoming a household name for Bharat, catering to their entertainment needs through interactive engagements, Paavan Nanda (co-Founder, WinZO, Zostel & ZO Rooms) and Saumya Singh Rathore (co-Founder, WinZO, Ex-Chief of Staff & Growth
- ZO Rooms, Zostel, Ex-Times Group), are aggressively building the platform to not just capture market opportunities but also explore and maximize potential of social interactions as consumption drivers. Both of them are putting together WinZO piece by piece using tech and data to create a transparent and unique gaming experience for its users. WinZO, which hosts 100+ games in 12+ languages, has 80% users consuming the app in vernacular languages. WinZO has always yearned to mentor, guide and onboard games to be culturally relevant for Bharat. It also provides opportunities for housewives to translate and earn which empowers them economically. A 200+ members strong team with stellar professionals coming from global tech giants and companies such as Google, Amazon, Flipkart, McKinsey etc., WinZO is funded and backed by global gaming and entertainment investment funds such as Griffin Gaming Partners, Maker’s Fund, Courtside Ventures, Pags Group and Kalaari. WinZO is continually working towards revolutionizing the gaming ecosystem by creating a complete entertainment package through a slew of interactive features. Speaking of the larger picture the platform is driving unique initiatives that are constantly attempting to nurture and groom developers.

**WinZO Values**

Integrity, Excellence, Perseverance, Fine Judgment, Agility

**About the Role**

WinZO is committed to playing an active and constructive role in the on-going development of gaming policies that balance the needs of the company, the gaming community, and the society at large. We are looking for an experienced and visionary Public Policy leader to steer WinZO’s engagement with Indian and global governments, regulators, and policy institutions. This is a high-impact, high-visibility leadership role that goes beyond compliance. It’s about creating a global blueprint for responsible innovation in the gaming economy.

You will be responsible for shaping laws, influencing policy discourse, and driving ecosystem development for a sector that is evolving rapidly across geographies. From digital taxation and data privacy to foreign investment, AVGC growth, and competition law—your work will directly shape the environment in which WinZO and the broader industry can thrive.

**What you will do**
- Set the company’s long-term public policy vision and oversee all regulatory, legal, and government affairs engagements across national and global levels.
- Lead advocacy efforts with central and state governments (e.g., MeitY, MIB, Ministry of Commerce, AVGC task forces), influencing key legislative and policy outcomes.
- Collaborate globally with counterparts across 15+ countries to shape international gaming regulations, taxation norms, and compliance pathways.
- Drive legislative change on critical issues such as GST, TDS, DPDP, FDI norms, intermediary liability, and content moderation.
- Advise leadership on geopolitical and regulatory risks affecting operations, growth, or reputation.
- Unify legal, policy, and communication strategies under a centralized risk governance framework to drive compliant and sustainable growth.
- Lead strategic research initiatives by partnering with think tanks, embassies (e.g., Brazil, US), and policy institutions to shape narratives and provide data-backed insights.
- Represent WinZO at high-level engagements—including policy consultations, closed-door meetings, forums, and roundtables with ministers, regulators, and global advocacy groups.
- Forge strategic partnerships to build global developer communities, drive skilling initiatives, and activate ecosystem development through capital and collaboration.
- Steer competition and legal strategy, including navigating antitrust issues and building an IPO-friendly, investor-attractive policy environment.
- Plan and lead crisis response during regulatory or reputational shocks, ensuring business continuity and stakeholder alignment.
- Align internal stakeholders (product, legal, PR, growth) with public affairs goals, ensuring cohesive messaging and coordinated execution.

**What you should have**
- 10+ years of experience in public policy, regulatory strategy, legal affairs, or government engagement (preferably in tech, media, or consumer internet sectors).
- Strong understanding of India’s legislative, regulatory, and political systems, w