Profile

Introduction

Introduction

Sean Hyunil Sohn possesses extensive experience across banking, finance, investment, and gaming throughout his career. His expertise includes a profound understanding of project financing, startup investments, and various operational aspects within gaming companies.

As the CEO of KRAFTON India, Sean has played a pivotal role in establishing and fortifying KRAFTON's presence in the gaming ecosystem. Under his leadership, KRAFTON has invested 150 million USD in diverse Indian startups, demonstrating a strong commitment to the country's flourishing startup landscape. The company has earmarked an additional 150 million USD for startup ecosystem investments over the next two years. Sean has consistently contributed to the launch of new gaming titles in India, such as BGMI, Road To Valor: Empires, Defense Derby, and Garuda Saga. In October 2023, KRAFTON India, under Sean's guidance, introduced the KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator

Before assuming the role of CEO at KRAFTON, Inc. India, Sean served as the Head of Corporate Development at KRAFTON, Inc., leading initiatives in mergers and acquisitions, investments, and new business development.

An avid gamer himself, Sean takes a keen interest in developing new titles for KRAFTON's global and Indian audiences.