Bringing over 25 years of experience in video game art, animation, and studio leadership, Manvendra has played a crucial role in establishing India’s presence in the global gaming and animation sectors. As the Country Head (India) for Keywords Studios, he oversees art, QA, localisation, and engineering operations. He founded Escotoonz and co-founded the NASSCOM Gaming Forum and IGDC. Actively involved with GDAI, MESC, and serving as a BAFTA Breakthrough India 2023 jury member, he continues to influence the industry and education.