Kartik Gokhale
Glasgow,UK
Summary
Management postgraduate specialising in athlete brand management, sponsorship strategy and governance.Experienced across elite‑level sport, commercial partnerships and regulatory compliance, with a proven record ofturning data‑driven insight into revenue growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Commercial & Partnerships Intern
Summit Sports
Glasgow
2024.09 - 2025.08
- Spearheaded brand alignment and sponsorship outreach for elite athletes, including Jake Peacock (ONE Championship), Sophie Alisch (cycling), Absolute Bandits (golf), and Denis Frimpong (Oktagon).
- Built a brand hitlist of over 200 potential partners segmented by athlete relevance, campaign history, and market trends — proactively updated to reflect emerging commercial opportunities.
- Created over 50 tailored proposals and pitch decks for brands such as Puma, Callaway, Simmer, Stromberg, and GolfLive App, securing multiple active conversations.
- Advise athletes on content strategy to enhance brand visibility and long-term commercial value.
- Engaged in investor outreach, assisting in equity investment for Summit Sports to support its expansion into football talent management and content monetization.
Mentee
TwoCircles
2025.04 - Current
- One of 25 selected nationwide for the flagship accelerator at the UK’sfastest‑growing sports agency.
- Present monthly insight summaries to senior mentors
- Governance Case Study Presentation: Delivered a strategic comparison of AFC Wimbledon and Wrexham AFC’s fan-led models, highlighting their commercial, media, and community impact
- Live BBC Sport RFP Pitch (2 Sept 2025): Part of the cohort team preparing a 30-minute commercial pitch for BBC Sport focused on post-EUROs women’s football engagement. Led research and insight synthesis using reports from Deloitte, PwC, EY, Nielsen, and Two Circles to shape strategic recommendations across audience retention, brand partnerships, and digital content monetisation.
Sponsorships and Partnerships Intern
Fair Game UK
2025.01 - 2025.08
- Led sponsorship outreach for the Fair Game 2025 Conference.
- Produced a 30-page post-event evaluation report, synthesising feedback from 120+ delegates into board-approved recommendations.
- Part of the research team building the 2025 Fair Game Index, aggregating governance, sustainability, and financial-fair-play metrics for all 92 professional clubs in England.
- Devised ticketing optimisation plan that lifted Day‑2 attendance by 18 %.
Volunteer - UK lead
India Khelo Football (IKF)
2025.03 - 2025.08
- Designed UK outreach roadmap and built a live database of 150+Indian‑origin football stakeholders.
- Craft tailored proposals for UK brands and clubs to forge strategic alliances.
- Provide strategic insights on UK media collaborations and events.
Analyst
Hudl (Wyscout)
2024.01 - 2024.07
- Analysed 500+ matches using advanced video tools, delivering insights adopted by professional coaching teams.
- Streamlined reporting templates, cutting turnaround time by 25 %.
Corporate Compliance & Management Trainee
KANJ & Co LLP
2023.01 - 2023.12
- Assisted secretarial audits for multiple NSE-listed companies, ensuring compliance with corporate and securities law.
- Supported IPO process for a top-100 listed company, drafting regulatory filings.
- Assisted in ensuring company compliance with corporate and securities law, helping the organization maintain regulatory standards and avoid legal pitfalls.
Intern
Inspire India
2022.07 - 2022.12
- Managed logistics for national cycle races (100+ participants) and secured two local sponsors.
- Led demographic study that boosted female participation by 15 %.
- Orchestrated logistics, operational planning, and sports administration for high-profile events, leveraging project management and commercial sales expertise.
Education
MSc - Management
University of Glasgow
2024.09 - 2025.08
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Savitribai Phule Pune University
2018.01 - 2021.01
Company Secretary Course - Company Law, Securities Law, Ethics and Corporate Governance, Auditing and Taxation
Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
2019.01 - 2023.01
Skills
- Sponsorship sales & activation
- Brand/athlete alignment
- Brand partnerships
- Commercial strategy
- CRM & outreach tools
- Data & performance analysis
- Governance & compliance
- Content strategy
- Stakeholder Management
- Financial literacy
Languages
English
Marathi
Hindi
German
Accomplishments
- Adam Smith Skills Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mentee
TwoCircles
2025.04 - Current
Volunteer - UK lead
India Khelo Football (IKF)
2025.03 - 2025.08
Sponsorships and Partnerships Intern
Fair Game UK
2025.01 - 2025.08
MSc - Management
University of Glasgow
2024.09 - 2025.08
Commercial & Partnerships Intern
Summit Sports
2024.09 - 2025.08
Analyst
Hudl (Wyscout)
2024.01 - 2024.07
Corporate Compliance & Management Trainee
KANJ & Co LLP
2023.01 - 2023.12
Intern
Inspire India
2022.07 - 2022.12
Company Secretary Course - Company Law, Securities Law, Ethics and Corporate Governance, Auditing and Taxation
Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
2019.01 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Savitribai Phule Pune University
2018.01 - 2021.01