Chief Operating Officer - Events & Sports

Overview: Lead overall operations across sports, events, and entertainment verticals including stadium operations, league management, sponsorships, business development, government liaison, legal, and athlete management - driving execution, growth, and organizational strategy. - Oversee end-to-end operations across all business verticals: venue operations, league management, sponsorships, business development, team management, legal, and marketing. - Drive organizational strategy and scale operations across India, UAE/Middle East, Sri Lanka, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. - Own P&L, budgeting, and resource allocation across events and league mandates. - Build and lead cross-functional teams spanning operations, legal, marketing, and finance. - Ensure compliance, risk management, and quality standards across high-stakes live events. - Represent strategic partnership, expansion, and investment discussions. Requirements: - 12+ years in sports management, event operations, or senior business leadership. - Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects (leagues, stadiums, or government events preferred). - Strong stakeholder management and government liaison experience. - Excellent P&L ownership and operational management skills. - Willingness to travel extensively and work under high-pressure, time-critical deadlines. - Strong knowledge of business development, revenue generation, and sponsorships.