National: The E-Gaming Federation (EGF), India’s leading self-regulatory body for online skill gaming, announced today the appointment of Gaurav Shangari as the Director of Policy Communication & Outreach.
In this position, Gaurav will lead EGF’s initiatives across policy communication, media relations, and ecosystem outreach, primarily focusing on advancing the federation’s mission of creating a transparent, accountable, and sustainable future for online skill gaming in India.
Most recently serving in the position of Group Business Director at Avian We, Gaurav played a key role in advising and leading ESG, sustainability, and policy-focused communications for renowned corporates, philanthropic organizations, and nonprofit foundations. Possessing more than 15 years of expertise in strategic marketing and communications, he has led impactful campaigns that transformed narratives, created public awareness, and fostered thought-leadership for organizations including Wadhwani Foundation, PepsiCo India, Godrej Enterprises Group, and The Convergence Foundation. Gaurav brings a distinctive blend of strategy, storytelling, and stakeholder management and was acknowledged in the exchange4media 40 Under 40 list (2024) for his impact on the communications sector.
“At EGF, we have always stood for integrity, responsibility, and innovation in gaming,” said Anuraag Saxena, CEO, E-Gaming Federation. “With Gaurav as part of our leadership team, we are further building our ability to shape a forward-looking narrative for the industry and meaningfully engage with policymakers, media, and civil society. Gaurav’s expertise in driving impactful campaigns and strategic engagement with these stakeholders will be pivotal in taking EGF’s mission to the next level.”
Sharing his viewpoint on the state of the industry, Gaurav Shangari, Director – Policy Communication & Outreach, E-Gaming Federation, stated, “This is a landmark era for India’s gaming landscape, and I am excited to be part of it. As a passionate gamer and a communications practitioner, I look forward to working closely with the EGF team and the broader ecosystem to help shape the narrative around gaming as an integral contributor of India’s digital economy powered by creative innovation and skill development.”
By further strengthening its leadership team, EGF reinforces its ongoing mission of ensuring a safe, well-regulated, and trusted online gaming ecosystem in India. Through this new appointment, the federation seeks to cultivate deeper trust with stakeholders, reframe the online gaming narrative, and ensure that industry growth is led by responsible gaming practices.
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