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Ankit Indra

Ankit Indra

Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic Sports Management Professional with over 10 years of experience driving success in operations, sponsorship execution, and large-scale event management. Proven expertise in delivering seamless coordination and execution for high-profile events, including the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Indian Super League (ISL), and Pro Kabaddi League. Skilled in stakeholder collaboration, sponsorship servicing, and ensuring operational excellence across stadium operations and brand activations. Passionate about sports and delivering impactful experiences that exceed client and organizational goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Executive – Product & Revenue

JioStar
Mumbai
10.2021 - Current
  • Executed sponsorship initiatives across ISL, PKL, Premier League, and Wimbledon, ensuring timely delivery of commercial rights.
  • Increased sponsor visibility by 25% through customized brand solutions and innovative on-air integrations.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve efficiencies.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for execution of deliverables, including LED branding and in-stadium activations.
  • Developed and implemented League Commercial Guidelines for ISL clubs to enhance sponsor representation.

Manager – Events

Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools
New Delhi
10.2018 - 12.2020
  • Delivered pan-India tournaments involving 1000+ players and regional teams.·
  • Generated new revenue streams via unique tournament formats, raising profitability by 20%.
  • Managed P&L and achieved 10% cost reduction through effective vendor negotiation and well-planned logistics.

Training Sites Manager

FIFA U17 WC LOC
Delhi
08.2017 - 10.2018
  • Managed four international training sites, ensuring logistics met FIFA standards.
  • Coordinated with government bodies and FIFA to ensure venue infrastructure readiness.
  • Oversaw training schedules and logistics for sites during tournament events.
  • Achieved 100% operational compliance on match days across multiple venues.

Assistant Operations Manager

FSDL
New Delhi
10.2016 - 12.2016
  • Acted as the key liaison between league management the Club and agencies, ensuring that venues were match-ready within deadlines.
  • Independently managed all match-day operations, maintaining 100% compliance with league operational standards.
  • Coordinated daily operations with the Pitch team to enhance team efficiency and productivity.

Freelance Projects

Various Sports
11.2015 - 07.2018
  • Football Sports Development Limited - ISL (2016 & 2017)
  • IMG-Reliance – Ultimate Table Tennis (2016)
  • BookMyShow – Indian Premier League (2016 & 2017)
  • Sportzlive – Premier Badminton League (2016)
  • Pro Sportify – Pro Wrestling League (2015)

Education

Master of Arts - Event Management

Amity University
Noida
03.2015

Bachelor of Commerce -

Bhawan's College of Communication
Jaipur
03.2013

Skills

  • Project management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Sports and match operations
  • Sponsorship and brand activation
  • Accreditation management
  • Budget optimization

Timeline

Senior Executive – Product & Revenue

JioStar
10.2021 - Current

Manager – Events

Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools
10.2018 - 12.2020

Training Sites Manager

FIFA U17 WC LOC
08.2017 - 10.2018

Assistant Operations Manager

FSDL
10.2016 - 12.2016

Freelance Projects

Various Sports
11.2015 - 07.2018

Master of Arts - Event Management

Amity University

Bachelor of Commerce -

Bhawan's College of Communication

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