With over three years in the education sector, Lakshita has successfully guided students to achieve their career goals and actively contributes to marketing efforts at GISB.
Lakshita Kamani
Assistant Manager,
Marketing & Admissions
The Global Institute of Sports Business offers India’s first and only industry designed and internationally certified post-graduate sports management program that provides a practical approach to sports management education with a clear focus on furthering individual growth, fostering student employability and generating sector impact.
This is a full-time intensive, informative and experiential higher education course specializing in the business of sports that includes 9 core sports courses and a final capstone project. The program is certified by UMass Amherst’s Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management, the World’s No.1 Program with over 40 years of extensive experience in designing and delivering Sports Management courses.
The program develops students into competent sports management professionals equipped to grow and excel in their chosen sports management careers. Graduates of the GISB Post-Graduate Program in Sports Management will have the necessary tools, knowledge and experience required to create fulfilling careers in sport in addition to a strong network of industry relationships both nationally and globally.
GISB’s flagship sports management program has a long-standing reputation for developing strong alumni who have gone on to become successful professionals in the sports industry. The alumni network spans across the globe, and they occupy senior positions in various sports organizations, including professional sports teams, sports federations, agencies, grassroots companies and sports media companies. The program’s comprehensive curriculum, practical experiences, and innovative teaching methods have equipped the alumni with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate the ever-changing sports industry and drive positive change.
Furthermore, the program’s strong industry connections, guest speakers, networking events, and career services have played a significant role in connecting the alumni to career opportunities and fostering lifelong professional relationships. GISB is proud of its alumni’s accomplishments and are committed to continuing to support them in their careers and growth.
GISB believes in the philosophy of helping everyone transform their passion for sports into their profession. Keeping that in mind, there is no particular degree that a student must possess.
Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional seeking to transition into the sports industry, our sports management program welcomes individuals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds who share a passion for sports and a drive to succeed in this exciting and dynamic field. Students are not required to complete any exams (i.e. CAT) prior to joining the program.
GISB offers comprehensive career mentorship, internships, and placements to help our students translate their education and experiences into fulfilling careers in the sports industry. The entire GISB team is dedicated to connecting students with a wide range of executives and employers from across the sports industry to build their network. In addition, GISB offers personalized career counseling sessions to help students design their own career path and take appropriate steps to secure placement within the industry.
The career services team works closely with students to help them identify their career goals, develop essential job search skills, and build a professional network that can open doors to career opportunities. Additionally, the internship and placement programs provide students with hands-on experience in a variety of sports organizations, including professional sports teams, sports media companies, and sports marketing agencies.
Through these programs, our students have the opportunity to apply their classroom learning to real-world industry problems, gain practical experience, and build their professional network. As a result, students are well-equipped to launch successful careers in the sports industry and become leaders and innovators in their respective fields.
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101, 1st Floor, Marwah House, Krishanlal Marwah Marg, Andheri East, Mumbai – 400072
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Lakshyan Academy of Sports, 126/5, Sulikunte Village, Varthur Hobli, Main Road, Sarjapur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562125
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With over three years in the education sector, Lakshita has successfully guided students to achieve their career goals and actively contributes to marketing efforts at GISB.
Lakshita Kamani
Assistant Manager,
Marketing & Admissions
Samantha has been a National level Throwball, District level Javelin, Volleyball, and Doubles Badminton player during her educational days. She contributes to the marketing and admissions front for GISB.
Samantha Abraham
Assistant Manager – Marketing & Admissions
Ms. Doshi’s role at GISB involves handling academic operations and ensuring a great student learning experience.
Miti Anish Doshi
Program Associate
Mr. Pandav prioritizes mentorship in student development, delivering a holistic program that provides appropriate knowledge, guidance, and support from initial interaction to course completion, with meticulous attention to detail. His pride lies in mentoring and supporting every student to achieve their goals.
Sandesh Pandav
Manager – Admissions & Industry Relations
Ms. Tailor has over 14 years of experinece working in HR and finance.
Nimisha Tailor
Manager – Finance & Accounts
A sports enthusiast who actively contributes towards institute operations
Dheeraj Kanari
Office Assistant
With over a decade of experience Mr. Birajdar ensures smooth functioning of the campus and provide any support needed by the students.
Daya Birajdar
Administration Assistant
Ms. Michael guides prospective students towards the right path and direction by offering tailored information that aligns with their career goals, empowering them to make informed decisions.
Raina Michael
Assistant Manager – Marketing & Admissions
Mr. Jajoo having 6 years of experience in management, his current role involves ensuring that students receive knowledge from top industry experts and that the curriculum is comprehensive and robust. Outside of work, He is also passionate about sports and has participated in Netball at the district level.
Khush Jajoo
Program Manager
Mr. Sonawane is an Indian National Racing Champion and a gold medallist in Marketing from the University of Westminster, London.
Pratik Sonawane
Senior Manager – Marketing & Admissions
Mr. Modwel has over 25 years of rich work experience across various sectors and industries such as Hospitality, Real Estate, Retailing, IT, Financial Services, Education and Sports. He was the Founder and CEO of ex-ISL Franchise and is a board member in many companies. With a strong background in finance, corporate strategy and general management, Mr. Modwel has been an integral part of the group’s success. During his career he has also been a part of numerous start-ups and has worked on many youth initiatives.
Gaurav Modwel
Chancellor, Global Institute of Sports Business
Chairman, India On Track
Mr. Singh has been in the business for more than 20 years. He first helped Nike India build their football brand before moving on to the AIFF, where he completely restructured the organization’s marketing division. He established Libero Sports’ operations in India in 2011 and was in charge of developing the business’ three main verticals: consulting, player representation, and sponsorship placement. He led the Vedanta Resources football project as its Chief Executive Officer prior to taking the helm of ISL franchise FC Goa for two seasons. He currently serves as the GMR Sports Group’s Head of Sports Strategy.
Sukhvinder SIngh
Head – Sports Strategy and Business Development,
GMR Sports
Ms. Hodgkinson is a highly motivated, energetic, and diplomatic professional with worldwide sporting and entertainment experience; developing a broad remit with over 16 years of experience working with the globally recognised sports brand – Premier League. A proven track record complementing a business’s commercial growth function, and brand building through tactical and strategic events, projects, and multi-stakeholder partnerships. She holds extensive UK and global network of industry and government contacts while harnessing high-level diplomacy skills to ensure space to operate within dynamic micro and macro environments to deliver world-class events and grow audiences.
Kate Hodgkinson
Head – International Strategic Partnerships,
Premier League
Mr. Norton is a passionate sports management professional with over 14 years of experience across a range of dynamic thought leaders in the sports business world: STATS, Epsilon, Boston Celtics, UMass Amherst’s #1 ranked Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management. He is currently the Director of the McCormack Center for Sport Research and Education (MCSRE) and the Sport Management Graduate Program Director at the Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst
Will Norton
Graduate Program Director, McCormack Department of Sports Management
Director, The McCormack Center for Sport Research and Education
University of Massachussetts, Amherst
Professor Bhattacharjee has over 35 years of diverse experiences working in Banking, Marketing and Education. He is an experienced educator and has held senior positions with the Global Leadership Center, Wadhawan Holdings, Fazlani Altius Business School, Reliance and is now the Director for the Centre of Executive Education at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS).
Prof. Chittaranjan Bhattacharjee
Director – Centre of Executive Education
NMIMS
Mr. Gulati is the former President of the United States Soccer Federation(USSF) from 2006 to 2018. In April 19, 2013, he was elected to a four-year term on the FIFA Council. In March 2014, he was unanimously re-elected to a record third four-year term as USSF president; having been elected initially in 2006 and re-elected again in 2010. Mr. Gulati is also a senior lecturer in the economics department of Columbia University. He is the former president of Kraft Soccer for the New England Revolution in Major League Soccer.
Sunil Gulati
Michael K. Dakolias Senior Lecturer,
Colombia University
Mr. Bhattacharjya is a well-known Sports and Media industry veteran, having spent over 25 years in senior positions with organisations such as the History Channel, National Geographic, ESPN, the Kolkata Knight Riders, and FIFA. He made the country proud as the Project Director for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which had the highest attendance in the competition’s history with 1,347,133 spectators. He is currently the CEO of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League and a Cricbuzz Analyst.
Joy Bhattacharjya
CEO,
Prime Volleyball League
Mr. Borah is a seasoned professional with more than fourteen years of experience across multiple industries, having demonstrated a track record of achieving results through strategic planning, innovative execution, and data-driven insights. He has managed projects for International clients across sport, automobile, new media and entertainment. He established and led high-performing teams throughout my career, closed sizable commercial deals, oversaw large marketing budgets, and launched successful campaigns in a wide range of sectors.
Reuben Borah
Program Director, Global Institute of Sports Business
Mr. Shah has over 20 years of experience in the development and commercialization of football in North America, Asia & Europe. He was the CEO of DSK Shivajians FC and the Liverpool FC International Academy. He also served as the Business Director for Libero Sports where he was responsible for guiding and advising Indian football stakeholders with their investments and facilitating strategic partnerships to further the industry. In addition, he created commercially viable avenues for international football entities to enter the Indian market and has successfully helped football giants Manchester United, FC Barcelona, Liverpool FC and FC Bayern Munich build their brands in India. Prior to moving to India, Mr. Shah spent 7 years with New York based Major League Soccer serving as the league’s Director of Fan Development.
Neel Shah
Associate Dean, Global Institute of Sports Business
Ms Gandhi has over 18 years of varied experience across Consulting, Retail, Marketing, Client Servicing and Business Development. In 2010, she became an independent consultant for the Indian football industry and provided consultancy services for a number of prominent Indian organizations including: Tata Steel, Libero Sports, Salgaocar FC, Dempo SC, Fateh Hyderabad, DSK Shivajians and the Rajasthan Football Association. She previously served as COO of development through football NGO – Slum Soccer.
Pinky Gandhi
Academic Director, Global Institute of Sports Business
Mr. Sethia is the Founder and CEO of India On Track and a pioneer within the Indian sports industry. He completed his MBA from Cornell University and went on to work with Deloitte in their Consulting division in New York City. In 2008, he shifted back to India to serve as COO of Commune Sports & Entertainment before founding India On Track in 2013 which has quickly become one of India’s leading sports management firms. Mr. Sethia has successfully helped pave the way for top global sports organizations such as LaLiga, Arsenal FC and Major League Baseball establish themselves within India.
Vivek Sethia
CEO, India On Track