ROMEO MISAO
GAMING & ESPORTS BUSINESS LEADER
About
Romeo Misao is a seasoned gaming and esports leader with over 13 years of experience in building IPs, scaling communities, and leading brand growth across South Asia. He has overseen publishing, marketing, and esports operations at a regional level, transforming strategic ideas into impactful stories — and stories into movements that resonate with players.
Experience
Advisor
Unreleased Game
Mar 2025 - Present
Advising a new Battle Royale title on go-to-market strategy, esports positioning, and product vision. Supporting game design, player behavior insights, and monetization mechanics. Driving recommendations on user acquisition, regional expansion, and building a sustainable competitive ecosystem.
Advisor
Unreleased Game
Mar 2025 - Present
Advising a new Battle Royale title on go-to-market strategy, esports positioning, and product vision. Supporting game design, player behavior insights, and monetization mechanics. Driving recommendations on user acquisition, regional expansion, and building a sustainable competitive ecosystem.
Advisor
Unreleased Game
Mar 2025 - Present
Advising a new Battle Royale title on go-to-market strategy, esports positioning, and product vision. Supporting game design, player behavior insights, and monetization mechanics. Driving recommendations on user acquisition, regional expansion, and building a sustainable competitive ecosystem.
Business Director, India
GosuGamers
Mar 2023 - Present
Romeo Misao drives the strategic direction and leads the full vertical of his organization, transforming a legacy esports media brand into a powerhouse for gaming and entertainment content.
Country Head, India
Galaxy Racer
Sep 2021 - Aug 2022
As Country Head of Galaxy Racer India, I led business growth across South Asia, driving P&L, operations, marketing, and partnerships. I spearheaded regional expansion for both Galaxy Racer and NIGMA GALAXY, launched campaigns with Amazon Mini-TV and Xbox, and built strategic alliances with Riot Games, Warner Music, and Tyroo Comet—amplifying brand presence and industry impact.
Country Head, India
Galaxy Racer
Sep 2021 - Aug 2022
As Country Head of Galaxy Racer India, I led business growth across South Asia, driving P&L, operations, marketing, and partnerships. I spearheaded regional expansion for both Galaxy Racer and NIGMA GALAXY, launched campaigns with Amazon Mini-TV and Xbox, and built strategic alliances with Riot Games, Warner Music, and Tyroo Comet—amplifying brand presence and industry impact.
Esports Project Manager
Garena
Mar 2020 - Jul 2021
As the first esports hire in India, I led the growth of Free Fire into the country’s #1 most-watched esports title. I built the esports roadmap across South Asia, drove 400% monthly growth through original content strategy, and delivered over 200M+ views. My efforts scaled the player base by 200% in under 9 months, solidifying Free Fire’s dominance in the region.
Esports Project Manager
Garena
Mar 2020 - Jul 2021
As the first esports hire in India, I led the growth of Free Fire into the country’s #1 most-watched esports title. I built the esports roadmap across South Asia, drove 400% monthly growth through original content strategy, and delivered over 200M+ views. My efforts scaled the player base by 200% in under 9 months, solidifying Free Fire’s dominance in the region.
Consultant
GLG Group
Jun 2019 - Feb 2020
As a Gaming & Marketing Consultant, I’ve helped top global brands enter new markets, scale operations, and drive revenue growth. From crafting market entry strategies to building business roadmaps, my insights have empowered leading gaming companies to expand, restructure, and thrive in competitive landscapes.
Consultant
GLG Group
Jun 2019 - Feb 2020
As a Gaming & Marketing Consultant, I’ve helped top global brands enter new markets, scale operations, and drive revenue growth. From crafting market entry strategies to building business roadmaps, my insights have empowered leading gaming companies to expand, restructure, and thrive in competitive landscapes.
Marketing Manager, India
ViewSonic
Jun 2017 - May 2019
As a marketing leader at ViewSonic, I drove 200% sales growth by positioning the brand as a top player in B2B and entertainment displays. I led all marketing initiatives across APAC—from product launches and PR to strategic partnerships with Intel, Logitech, Canon, and game publishers like PUBG Corp and NetherRealm—delivering high-impact campaigns and brand expansion.
Marketing Manager, India
ViewSonic
Jun 2017 - May 2019
As a marketing leader at ViewSonic, I drove 200% sales growth by positioning the brand as a top player in B2B and entertainment displays. I led all marketing initiatives across APAC—from product launches and PR to strategic partnerships with Intel, Logitech, Canon, and game publishers like PUBG Corp and NetherRealm—delivering high-impact campaigns and brand expansion.
Head Of Marketing
Peachtie
Feb 2015 - May 2017
As part of the founding team, I led strategic and marketing decisions, managed overall budgets, and drove client development. I also spearheaded market entry strategies for game publishers and early-stage startups, helping them scale and succeed in competitive markets.
Head Of Marketing
Peachtie
Feb 2015 - May 2017
As part of the founding team, I led strategic and marketing decisions, managed overall budgets, and drove client development. I also spearheaded market entry strategies for game publishers and early-stage startups, helping them scale and succeed in competitive markets.
Marcom (Gaming)
BenQ
Mar 2014 - Feb 2015
As the first gamer hired under the Marcom team at BenQ India, I brought fresh, community-first marketing strategies to life—leading 10+ product campaigns and helping BenQ become the #1 gaming display brand in India. I also collaborated across SEA to build grassroots marketing initiatives and esports-driven brand campaigns for new SKUs.
Marcom (Gaming)
BenQ
Mar 2014 - Feb 2015
As the first gamer hired under the Marcom team at BenQ India, I brought fresh, community-first marketing strategies to life—leading 10+ product campaigns and helping BenQ become the #1 gaming display brand in India. I also collaborated across SEA to build grassroots marketing initiatives and esports-driven brand campaigns for new SKUs.
Marcom (Gaming)
BenQ
Mar 2014 - Feb 2015
As the first gamer hired under the Marcom team at BenQ India, I brought fresh, community-first marketing strategies to life—leading 10+ product campaigns and helping BenQ become the #1 gaming display brand in India. I also collaborated across SEA to build grassroots marketing initiatives and esports-driven brand campaigns for new SKUs
Marketing & Gaming (Consultant)
Multiple Brands
Nov 2009 - Aug 2012
As a Gaming & Marketing Consultant, I’ve guided top gaming brands through successful market entry and expansion strategies in emerging markets. By crafting structured business roadmaps and delivering actionable insights, I helped drive revenue growth, team restructuring, and long-term profitability for industry leaders.
Marketing & Gaming (Consultant)
Multiple Brands
Nov 2009 - Aug 2012
As a Gaming & Marketing Consultant, I’ve guided top gaming brands through successful market entry and expansion strategies in emerging markets. By crafting structured business roadmaps and delivering actionable insights, I helped drive revenue growth, team restructuring, and long-term profitability for industry leaders.
Services
Brand Identity
Gaming & Esports Strategy
Market Entry & Growth Consulting
Creative Direction & IP Development
Campaign & Partnership Development
Acts Committed
World record viewership in Esports!
Category:
Esports
Date:
May 28, 2021
World record viewership in Esports!
Category:
Esports
Date:
May 28, 2021
Injustice 2 x ViewSonic
Category:
Esports
Date:
May 28, 2021
Injustice 2 x ViewSonic
Category:
Esports
Date:
May 28, 2021
Galaxy Racer x Sunburn
Category:
Esports
Date:
May 28, 2021
Galaxy Racer x Sunburn
Category:
Esports
Date:
May 28, 2021
Fortnite x Team Flash (UEFN)
Category:
Esports
Date:
May 28, 2021
Fortnite x Team Flash (UEFN)
Category:
Esports
Date:
May 28, 2021
Warner Music x GXR Records
Category:
Esports
Date:
May 28, 2021
Warner Music x GXR Records
Category:
Esports
Date:
May 28, 2021
Witnesses Statements
Aditi Singh
Marketing Lead, Free Fire India
I just want to start off with saying that I am very grateful to have met Romeo at a time in my professional journey where I was only starting out in gaming and he had already established himself in the gaming ecosystem as a competent leader. I have learnt a lot from him and seeing him grow Free Fire Esports and now Galaxy Racer has been nothing less than inspirational. He is extremely personable while being very clear and focused about what he wants to achieve not just in projects but in every professional step he takes in life. I owe a lot of my learnings to him and can only hope that we get to work together in the future.
Aditi Singh
Marketing Lead, Free Fire India
I just want to start off with saying that I am very grateful to have met Romeo at a time in my professional journey where I was only starting out in gaming and he had already established himself in the gaming ecosystem as a competent leader. I have learnt a lot from him and seeing him grow Free Fire Esports and now Galaxy Racer has been nothing less than inspirational. He is extremely personable while being very clear and focused about what he wants to achieve not just in projects but in every professional step he takes in life. I owe a lot of my learnings to him and can only hope that we get to work together in the future.
Sabine Algur
Managing Editor, GosuGamers India
It’s rare to come across a leader like Romeo Misao.
Romeo has been the most supportive and empowering boss I’ve had the privilege of working with. His unwavering belief in his team’s potential, especially during the most demanding seasons, has been both grounding and motivating.
Sabine Algur
Managing Editor, GosuGamers India
It’s rare to come across a leader like Romeo Misao.
Romeo has been the most supportive and empowering boss I’ve had the privilege of working with. His unwavering belief in his team’s potential, especially during the most demanding seasons, has been both grounding and motivating.
Mir Rasel
Product & Ops, Spotify
I had the pleasure of working closely with him while launching esports tournaments in Bangladesh, and his contribution to the success of the project was invaluable.
Romeo is a highly skilled esports manager with a deep understanding of the gaming industry and a talent for building successful partnerships. His dedication to delivering outstanding results is truly inspiring.
Mir Rasel
Product & Ops, Spotify
I had the pleasure of working closely with him while launching esports tournaments in Bangladesh, and his contribution to the success of the project was invaluable.
Romeo is a highly skilled esports manager with a deep understanding of the gaming industry and a talent for building successful partnerships. His dedication to delivering outstanding results is truly inspiring.
Siddarth Nayar
CRO/Co-Founder, Max Level
Romeo is an extremely detail oriented person. I have known him as an industry peer and a client and have always been impressed with his dedication to his work and ownership of his role. Highly recommend him as a professional in the gaming and esports industry.
Siddarth Nayar
CRO/Co-Founder, Max Level
Romeo is an extremely detail oriented person. I have known him as an industry peer and a client and have always been impressed with his dedication to his work and ownership of his role. Highly recommend him as a professional in the gaming and esports industry.
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