NODWIN Gaming Appoints Sidharth Kedia as CSO& CIO
NODWIN Gaming revealed the appointment of Sidharth Kedia as Chief Strategy and Investments Officer, as the company refines its strategic focus and progresses toward its upcoming growth stage.
Kedia will oversee strategy, fundraising, as well as mergers and acquisitions, as the company aims to expand its international youth media portfolio and enhance its investment thesis.
Sidharth Kedia possesses more than twenty years of expertise across media, investments, and strategy, having held leadership positions in fintech, private equity, and media companies. His professional journey features roles at Venture Infotek, eFunds, Viacom18, and Jio Platforms.
Most recently, he held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Mythik, a digital entertainment startup, where he managed operational strategy and business development efforts.
Kedia rejoins the company after having held the position of Chief Executive Officer from 2019 to 2023. Throughout his time at the company, NODWIN Gaming experienced a tenfold rise in revenue, secured more than $50 million in capital, and witnessed its valuation increase from approximately INR 140 crore after Nazara’s investment in 2018 to $350 million pre-money before a funding round in 2023.
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He contributed to transforming the company from an esports-centric operation into a wider youth media and entertainment platform.
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In his new role, Kedia will focus on sharpening long-term strategy, driving shareholder value, and identifying inorganic growth opportunities across key international markets. His mandate includes strengthening the company’s positioning across gaming, content, live experiences, and youth culture.
Sidharth Kedia says, “It feels great to be back at NODWIN at such an important point in its journey. Having seen the company grow over the years, it’s clear how strong the foundation is today and how much opportunity lies ahead. NODWIN is entering a phase where focused strategy, thoughtful capital allocation, and strong execution will unlock its true value potential. I’m looking forward to working with the team to build on this momentum and take NODWIN into its next stage of growth.”
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Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming says, “Sidharth has played a pivotal role in shaping NODWIN’s journey, and his return back to the NODWIN Family comes at an important stage as we continue to scale the business globally and look at a potential listing. He combines a deep understanding of our ecosystem with strong expertise in capital strategy and corporate development. As we expand our IP portfolio, enter new markets, and advance our capital plans, his leadership will be instrumental in driving long-term value creation for the company.”