A visionary leader with a 30-year career in the global gaming industry, Harish Rao is an expert in pioneering art outsourcing and external development strategies. His journey is a testament to sustained leadership and innovation, from his early roles at Blizzard Entertainment and Fox Interactive to his senior management positions at industry giants such as Electronic Arts, Walt Disney and Sony PlayStation.

Recently, as the Manager of Outsourcing Art and Concept at Sony PlayStation, he demonstrated strategic foresight by conceiving and executing a plan to centralize global art outsourcing operations across multiple studios. This initiative not only streamlined processes but also significantly enhanced efficiency and quality throughout a vast development ecosystem.

Beyond his professional achievements, Harish Rao is driven by a deep commitment to legacy and community development. As the grandson of Dayanand Bandodkar, Goa’s first Chief Minister, he is now focused on leveraging his international experience to foster growth in Goa’s creative economy. He is a driving force behind future initiatives around Transmedia Interactive Content in Goa, India focusing on innovation at the intersection of film, gaming, and technology.