Kishan Deepak Palija is the visionary Chief Executive Officer of Geekay Group, one of the leading gaming and lifestyle companies in the Middle East. Taking charge at just 18 years old, Kishan has transformed Geekay from a single-business operation into a diversified powerhouse operating across six GCC countries. Under his leadership, the group has expanded into multiple verticals including retail, distribution, esports, e-commerce, and licensing, establishing a formidable regional presence.

Since assuming leadership in 2002, Kishan has spearheaded the growth of Geekay Retail, now operating over 40 stores across the GCC and employing more than 400 people. Through Geekay Distribution, the group represents and distributes several top-tier global gaming brands exclusively across the MENA region.

Kishan also played a pivotal role in the establishment of Geekay Esports, one of the region’s most competitive esports organizations, dedicated to developing and showcasing top regional talent on the global stage. Additionally, he founded K2S Media, a licensing and marketing agency representing world-renowned brands across the Middle East, Turkey, and India.

His entrepreneurial drive and strategic vision have earned him recognition as one of the UAE’s most influential business leaders. Kishan has been featured in NRI Media’s “UAE’s Most Iconic Indians”, listed in Gray Matters Super 100, and was a finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year at the Gulf Capital MEED SME Awards as well as SME of the Year by Gulf Business. Under his leadership, Geekay Group received the Dubai Economic Department’s Best Service Performance Outlet Award in the electronics category in both 2021 and 2023. Kishan is also a recipient of the prestigious UAE Golden Visa.

With a relentless commitment to innovation, community-building, and regional growth, Kishan continues to lead Geekay Group to new heights, cementing its position as a dominant force in the gaming and esports industry across the Middle East.