Kishan Palija
Chief Executive Officer - Geekay GroupKishan Deepak Palija, the enterprising chief executive officer of Geekay Group, started his career at 18 and has grown his company to the pinnacle of success. Geekay is one of the most reputable gaming entities in the Middle East, which operates independent profit centers in retail and distribution, respectively.
The success story began in the gaming industry with his hugely successful chain of retail stores called Geekay, whereby they operate 35 gaming stores across leading shopping malls in the G.C.C. Apart from the solid retail coverage, the group also represents some of the biggest brands as an official distributor for the MENA region. Kishan has also ventured into Esports, licensing, and runs a gaming agency providing a 360-degree approach to brands keen to grow in the region.
With Esports, Geekay has recruited talented players from across the region who they plan to train, develop, and prepare to compete on an international scale. His vision is to ensure the Middle East region is well represented worldwide.
Nimit Palija
Chief Operating Officer - Geekay GroupNimit Palija is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Geekay Group, a leading gaming and entertainment company with a presence across retail, e-commerce, distribution, licensing, and esports. Since joining the company in 2010, he has been a driving force in its growth and transformation, bringing over a decade of experience across multiple functions including sales, marketing, and business development.
Having begun his journey from the ground level of the organization, Nimit gained a deep appreciation for the importance of every role in building sustainable success. His leadership philosophy is anchored in servant leadership, loyalty, and humanocracy, with a belief that culture forms the foundation for strategy.
As COO, he oversees group-wide operations, aligning teams to execute on long-term strategies while maintaining operational excellence. He is recognized for his data-driven decision-making, his ability to build strong global partnerships, and his focus on cultivating a high-performance culture that empowers people to innovate and grow.
Through his leadership, Geekay continues to strengthen its position as one of the most dynamic gaming companies in the region, known for operational discipline, strategic foresight, and a culture that values people as its greatest asset.
Timir Rao
Director - Distribution BusinessTimir Rao joined GKD in March 2014. He brings with him over 5 years of experience in product management and sales in the video game industry in India, where he handled publishers like Electronic Arts (EA), Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), Capcom, Tecmo Koei, Deep Silver and 505 Games. A hardcore gamer himself, he manages Supplier, Brand & Publisher relationships.
Sumit Kapoor
Head of FinanceSumit Kapoor joined the Geekay Group in 2016 after spending 13 years in various managerial roles in large organizations in the ME region. He oversees the finance function for the Group and its subsidiaries. He manages an experienced finance team with statutory accounting disciplines in place.
Jerry Jacob
Head of Buying - Gaming RetailJoined the Geekay Group in 2015. He brings with him over 6 years of experience in product management and sales in the video game industry, where he handled Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox, Razer and other gaming brands. A hardcore PC gamer and anime fan himself, he manages Buying and Vendor Relationships for the Retail division
Shafiulla Khattal
Logistics ManagerJoined the Geekay Group in 2018. He brings with him over 12 years of experience in managing Logistics Operations in ME region with sound knowledge of warehousing, distribution, Import/Export and custom policy & procedures. He oversees Logistics operations and ensures proper co-ordination between Purchase, Sales and Logistics to achieve operational efficiencies.
Abdul Awaes
Website ManagerJoined the Geekay Group in 2010. He has over 10 years experience as Web Administrator / Graphic Designer in Retail, Manufacturing & Advertising Industries. His current responsibilities include management of the Geekay Group Websites and Graphic Design.