RISHABH DIXIT
Mumbai
Summary
Director-level professional with over a decade of experience in event production,
experiential content, live shows, talent management, and business leadership. Proven
expertise in strategic planning, large-scale execution, budget control, stakeholder
management, and premium event delivery for corporates, media networks, OTT platforms,
and global audiences. Adept at operating in high-pressure, high-expectation environments
with senior leadership ownership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Co-Founder
Mango Pulp Co.
Mumbai
06.2019 - Current
- Providing strategic leadership and end-to-end ownership of event production, contentcreation, and experiential formats for corporate and brand clients.Conceptualising and curating premium chat shows and live formats featuring renownedpersonalities such as Shashi Tharoor, Smriti Irani, Ranveer Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, AkshayKumar, Palki Sharma Upadhyay, along with industrial CEOs, fintech leaders, athletes, goldmedalists, and defence sector experts.Acting as primary client interface for senior stakeholders, VIPs, and corporate leadership,ensuring relationship continuity and repeat business.Managing complete production lifecycle—from ideation, creative development, budgeting,vendor negotiation, rehearsals, live execution, to post-event delivery.Successfully delivered over 2000 minutes of original branded content for Upstox, meetinghigh compliance, creative, and delivery standards.Working closely with artists, singers, composers, musicians, and creative collaborators on aregular basis for content creation, music projects, and brand integrations.Building, mentoring, and leading multi-disciplinary teams including producers, creatives,technical partners, and vendors.Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and at premium quality benchmarks.
Freelancer
Freelancer
Mumbai
09.2018 - 06.2019
- reelance ConsultantSeptember 2018 – September 2019Managed and executed corporate and media-led events with high production value.Executive Producer – Short Film “Saara Aasman” (Children Aid Society).Actively involved in script development and creative ideation for films and digital projects.Produced end-to-end execution for a Malayalam film and multiple music videos, fromstoryline conceptualisation to final delivery.Business Manager / Talent Commercial – Network Sales & Branding (International Events)
Business Manager
Zee Entertainment enterprises ltd
Mumbai
01.2015 - 07.2018
- 2015 – 2018Held responsibility for revenue generation, artist negotiations, and commercial integrationsacross network properties.Negotiated and locked talent for marquee events including Zee Cine Awards, Zee RishteyAwards, Big ZEE Entertainment Awards, and non-fiction shows.Led marketing and branding strategy for Zee Talent exclusive artists.Conceptualised, planned, and executed large-scale international events and live showsacross USA, UK, South Africa, Europe, Nepal, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Malaysia, andTrinidad.Managed complex logistics, vendor coordination, international crews, and live broadcastrequirements.Delivered events under tight timelines and high-pressure environments, consistentlymeeting network standards.
Freelancer
Freelancer
Mumbai
06.2013 - 01.2015
- 2013 – 2015MasterChef India (Season 1 & 2) – On-ground event executionElsevier & Nasi Scopus Young Scientist AwardsIIJW – Celebrity management & backstage coordinationDiageo India – Internal conference (Operations & Production)Cartoon Cricket with Cartoon Network – On-ground event managementExecutive Producer – Today Tea commercialExecutive Producer – Astro Talk Show (USA-based client)Talent Acquisition & Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager
MotionMinds Entertainment
Mumbai
02.2011 - 08.2013
- Identified new business opportunities in the entertainment and live events sector.Developed client relationships and managed brand partnerships.Delivered talent acquisition and endorsement solutions.Controlled costs through vendor evaluation and contract negotiations.E
Education
Post Graduation in Event Management And Advertising - Events And Advertising
National Institute of Management
Mumbai 03.2010 - 08.2011
B.com Management -
Bhopal School of Social Sciences
Bhopal , India 04.2007 - 05.2010
Skills
- National-Level Basketball Player
- Theatre & Performing Arts: Trained and actively performed theatre with Alok Chatterjee (NSD Gold Medalist), developing strong skills in stage performance, character building, script interpretation, voice modulation, and live audience engagement
- Actively associated with sports, youth engagement, and social service initiatives
- Strong understanding of discipline, teamwork, leadership, and performance under pressure, effectively translated into professional execution
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Beginner
A1
Urdu
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Co-Founder
Mango Pulp Co.
06.2019 - Current
Freelancer
Freelancer
09.2018 - 06.2019
Business Manager
Zee Entertainment enterprises ltd
01.2015 - 07.2018
Freelancer
Freelancer
06.2013 - 01.2015
Business Development Manager
MotionMinds Entertainment
02.2011 - 08.2013
Post Graduation in Event Management And Advertising - Events And Advertising
National Institute of Management
03.2010 - 08.2011
B.com Management -
Bhopal School of Social Sciences
04.2007 - 05.2010