Dream11 has appointed Junaid Khwaja as its Senior Vice President and National Sales Head. He announced the development through a LinkedIn post, sharing his excitement about joining the company during the ongoing IPL season.
In his post, Khwaja described his first two weeks at the company as fast-paced and high-energy, adding that he has already been involved in several fan engagement initiatives. He highlighted activities such as Creator Watch Alongs and free-to-play fantasy gaming experiences, which are helping the platform connect with cricket fans during live matches.
“Excited to share that I've started a new role as National Sales Head at Dream11. My first two weeks have been a whirlwind—fast-paced, high-energy, and right in the thick of the IPL season. It’s been incredible to see how we’re engaging fans through initiatives like Creator Watch Alongs and free-to-play Fantasy Gaming”, the LinkedIn post read.
“This opportunity allows me to help shape how brands leverage sports fandom and lean into the second screen experience during live sporting events”, he added.
Khwaja further said that the new role gives him an opportunity to help brands make better use of sports fandom and the growing second screen experience, where audiences actively engage on digital platforms while watching live sporting events. His appointment comes at a time when sports-based digital engagement and fantasy gaming continue to see strong traction in India.
