Emmaline Rao takes over as Vice President HR at Dream11

Dream11 has elevated Emmaline Rao to Vice President - HR, effective August 2026, marking the latest step in her progression through a series of leadership roles within the fantasy sports and gaming company.

Rao's appointment follows more than five years at Dream11, during which she held multiple HR business partnering and leadership positions across the organisation. With over 15 years of experience in human resources, she has worked across people strategy, talent management, employee relations, organisational development and HR transformation.

The move strengthens continuity within Dream11's people leadership team as the company continues to rely on internal talent for key HR roles.

A progression through Dream11's HR ranks

Rao joined Dream11 in September 2020 as Manager - HRBP, a role she held until July 2022. She subsequently moved up the organisation through a series of promotions:

Manager - HRBP: September 2020 to July 2022
Senior Manager - HRBP: July 2022 to June 2024
Director - HR: July 2024 to March 2026
Vice President - HR: August 2026 onwards

Her tenure reflects a steady expansion of responsibilities across the company's people function and HR leadership framework.

Experience across people strategy and business partnering

Over the course of her HR career, Rao has worked across several core people management disciplines, including:

Talent management
Employee relations
Organisational development
HR transformation
Employee engagement
Leadership collaboration
HR business partnering

Her experience has been centred on aligning workforce priorities with business requirements while supporting organisational growth and capability development.

A significant portion of her recent career has focused on HR business partnering and leadership responsibilities within fast-growing business environments.

Brief stint leading Dream Money HR

Before taking charge as Vice President - HR, Rao served as Head - HR at Dream Money between April 2026 and July 2026.

In the role, she worked closely with founders and business leaders, supporting people strategy and workforce planning aligned with business objectives and growth priorities.

Her move back into a broader group-level leadership position at Dream11 followed the four-month assignment.