**Roblox Appoints Naveen Chopra as New CFO to Drive Growth**
Roblox, the popular online gaming and game creation platform, has announced the appointment of Naveen Chopra as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective June 30, 2025. In this role, Chopra will oversee the company’s financial operations, which include accounting, internal audit, tax and treasury, business operations, investor relations, and financial planning and analysis.
Chopra brings over 25 years of financial and strategic leadership experience from various technology and media companies, including his most recent position as CFO of Paramount Global. His extensive background in driving growth and innovation will be crucial for Roblox as it continues to expand its reach in the gaming industry.
During his tenure at Paramount, Chopra played a pivotal role in transitioning the company from traditional media to streaming, significantly contributing to the growth of direct-to-consumer subscription and advertising-based businesses, which now account for over 25% of the company’s revenue. He was also instrumental in Viacom’s decision to sell its stake in the Viacom18 joint venture to TV18, marking a strategic exit from the Indian market.
Chopra’s previous experience includes leading monetization efforts for Amazon’s Devices and Services division, where he was responsible for some of the company’s most successful consumer products, such as Alexa and Fire TV. He has also held CFO positions at Pandora and TiVo and serves on the board of directors at Macy’s Inc. Chopra holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Economics and an MBA, both from Stanford University.
In his statement regarding his new role at Roblox, Chopra expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to connect and empower a global audience. He aims to leverage his passion for innovative consumer entertainment alongside his expertise in technology and media to propel Roblox’s next phase of growth.
Roblox CEO and co-founder David Baszucki praised Chopra’s extensive experience, describing him as the “ideal leader” for the company. Baszucki emphasized that Chopra’s financial and strategic acumen, combined with his engineering background, will be vital in aligning Roblox’s technical operations with its financial strategy.
Chopra succeeds Michael Guthrie, who previously held the CFO position.
**FAQ**
*What experience does Naveen Chopra bring to Roblox?*
Naveen Chopra has over 25 years of experience in financial and strategic leadership roles across technology and media companies, including significant positions at Paramount Global, Amazon, Pandora, and TiVo. His expertise will be instrumental in driving Roblox’s growth and innovation.
