Karan Pathak
Patiala,PB
Summary
Results-oriented Sports Management Professional with extensive experience in Team Management and League Operations across major sporting events, including ICC Cricket World Cup and IPL. Expertise in Operational Planning, Stakeholder Coordination, and Access Control Management to ensure seamless execution of multi-venue tournaments. Holds an Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management from IIM Rohtak, specializing in Event Logistics and Franchise Relations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Manager-Hyderabad Toofans- Hockey India League-Season 2
Resolute Sports Pvt Ltd
12.2025 - Current
- Managing Team operations, logistics, and communication with players, staff, management and league officials.
Venue Manager-International League T20-Season 4
DNA Entertainment Networks Private Limited
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Managing LED operations, sponsorship integration, match-day content, and ensuring smooth on-ground activations and sponsor visibility.
Venue Manager-International League T20-Season 4
DNA Entertainment Networks Private Limited
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Managing LED operations, sponsorship integration, match-day content, and ensuring smooth on-ground activations and sponsor visibility.
Team Manager-Delhi Toofans- Prime Volleyball League-Season 4
Resolute Sports Pvt Ltd
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Oversaw Team operations, logistics, and communication with players, staff, management and league officials.
Accreditation & Operations Manager-Delhi Premier League-Season 2
Perfect Pitch Sports & Events
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Managed end-to-end accreditation processes ensuring secure access control and supervised LED operations for matchday presentations and sponsor integrations, ensuring seamless event execution.
Venue Manager-Bengal Pro T20 League-Season 2
DNA Entertainment Networks Private Limited
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Handled LED operations, ensuring timely display of match-day content, sponsor creatives, and in-stadium communication.
Venue Manager-Indian Premier League-Season 18
DNA Entertainment Networks Private Limited
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Oversaw LED operations across multiple IPL venues, ensuring seamless delivery of match-day content, sponsor integrations, and in-stadium communication during the league and playoff stage.
Venue Operations Manager-Entertainers Cricket League T10-Season 2
Perfect Pitch Sports & Events
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Handled end-to-end venue operations, match-day coordination, and event logistics to ensure smooth execution.
Team Manager-Hyderabad Toofans- Hockey India League-Season 1
Resolute Sports Pvt Ltd
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Oversaw Team operations, logistics, and communication with players, staff, management and league officials.
Accreditation Manager-Legends League Cricket-Season 3
District by Zomato
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed accreditation operations coordinating with the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council to ensure smooth access control for more than 2000 stakeholders.
Accreditation Manager-India vs Bangladesh T20 International
District by Zomato
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Oversaw accreditation operations in coordination with the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association, ensuring streamlined access control for over 3500 stakeholders.
Accreditation Manager-Uttarakhand Premier League-Season 1
District by Zomato
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Handled accreditation operations, ensuring efficient access management & coordination with Cricket Association of Uttarakhand for over 2500 stakeholders.
Venue Manager-Durand Cup-131st to 133rd Edition
CherryTree
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Oversaw all venue logistics and match-day operations, ensuring timely setup, coordination, and smooth execution of events.
Accreditation Manager-Indian Premier League Season 17
Paytm Insider
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Led accreditation process at Visakhapatnam and Delhi venues, ensuring seamless coordination and compliance with league regulations for over 6000 stakeholders.
Asst. Accreditation Manager-Indian Premier League-Season 16
Paytm Insider
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in the overall management and coordination of the accreditation process of over 5000 stakeholders.
Accreditation Manager-Women's Premier League-Season 2
Paytm Insider
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Successfully oversaw accreditation processes ensuring compliance with organizational standards for more than 4000 stakeholders.
Accreditation & Ticketing Manager-Pro Kabaddi League-Season 10
Mashal Sports
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Handled accreditation, ticketing, and access zone planning, ensuring smooth entry management and seamless sponsor experience.
Accreditation Manager-India vs Afghanistan T20 International
Paytm Insider
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Optimized accreditation processes and access protocols in collaboration with the Punjab Cricket Association.
Accreditation Manager-Khelo India Para Games-First Edition
Deepali Designs Entertainment Pvt Ltd
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed and executed comprehensive accreditation workflows to ensure efficient access management and operational control for over 5000 stakeholders.
Accreditation Manager- Legends League Cricket-Season 2
Paytm Insider
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Orchestrated the accreditation strategy, ensuring alignment with event goals and seamless execution for over 2000 stakeholders.
Accreditation Manager-National Games-37th Edition
Sports for All
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with the National Federations of Cycling and Golf and the Government of Goa to ensure a seamless accreditation process for over 2000 stakeholders.
Accreditation Manager- ICC Men's Cricket World Cup-ODI
Paytm Insider
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Led end-to-end accreditation management, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to security protocols for over 3000 stakeholders.
Accreditation Manager-India vs Australia ODI
Paytm Insider
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Spearheaded accreditation processes and established a collaborative partnership with the Punjab Cricket Association, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
Content Writer
Sportzworkz
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Authored 2000+ sports articles on sports business, cricket, and athlete performance, producing event coverage and brand partnership stories while boosting digital engagement.
Education
Executive Post Graduate Diploma - Sports Management
Indian Institute of Management Rohtak
07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - BA - General Studies
Punjabi University
05.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- WordPress
- Athlete Management
- Brand Activations
- Event Management
- Relationship Building
- Stakeholder management
Languages
English Proficient
Hindi Native
Punjabi Native
References
- Sai Prakash, Kommireddi, CEO, sai.prakash@resolutecorp.in, Resolute Sports Pvt Ltd
- Madhav, Khanna, General Manager, Madhav@dnaetnetworks.com, DNA Entertainment Pvt Ltd
- Rajesh, Jangir, Associate Director, rajesh@insider.in, District by Zomato
Timeline
Team Manager-Hyderabad Toofans- Hockey India League-Season 2
Resolute Sports Pvt Ltd
12.2025 - Current
Venue Manager-International League T20-Season 4
DNA Entertainment Networks Private Limited
11.2025 - 12.2025
Venue Manager-International League T20-Season 4
DNA Entertainment Networks Private Limited
11.2025 - 12.2025
Team Manager-Delhi Toofans- Prime Volleyball League-Season 4
Resolute Sports Pvt Ltd
09.2025 - 10.2025
Accreditation & Operations Manager-Delhi Premier League-Season 2
Perfect Pitch Sports & Events
07.2025 - 09.2025
Venue Manager-Bengal Pro T20 League-Season 2
DNA Entertainment Networks Private Limited
06.2025 - 06.2025
Venue Manager-Indian Premier League-Season 18
DNA Entertainment Networks Private Limited
03.2025 - 06.2025
Venue Operations Manager-Entertainers Cricket League T10-Season 2
Perfect Pitch Sports & Events
02.2025 - 03.2025
Team Manager-Hyderabad Toofans- Hockey India League-Season 1
Resolute Sports Pvt Ltd
12.2024 - 02.2025
Accreditation Manager-Legends League Cricket-Season 3
District by Zomato
10.2024 - 10.2024
Accreditation Manager-India vs Bangladesh T20 International
District by Zomato
09.2024 - 10.2024
Accreditation Manager-Uttarakhand Premier League-Season 1
District by Zomato
09.2024 - 09.2024
Accreditation Manager-Indian Premier League Season 17
Paytm Insider
03.2024 - 05.2024
Accreditation Manager-Women's Premier League-Season 2
Paytm Insider
02.2024 - 03.2024
Accreditation & Ticketing Manager-Pro Kabaddi League-Season 10
Mashal Sports
02.2024 - 02.2024
Accreditation Manager-India vs Afghanistan T20 International
Paytm Insider
12.2023 - 01.2024
Accreditation Manager-Khelo India Para Games-First Edition
Deepali Designs Entertainment Pvt Ltd
11.2023 - 12.2023
Accreditation Manager- Legends League Cricket-Season 2
Paytm Insider
11.2023 - 11.2023
Accreditation Manager-National Games-37th Edition
Sports for All
09.2023 - 10.2023
Accreditation Manager- ICC Men's Cricket World Cup-ODI
Paytm Insider
09.2023 - 09.2023
Accreditation Manager-India vs Australia ODI
Paytm Insider
07.2023 - 08.2023
Asst. Accreditation Manager-Indian Premier League-Season 16
Paytm Insider
03.2023 - 05.2024
Venue Manager-Durand Cup-131st to 133rd Edition
CherryTree
08.2022 - 09.2024
Content Writer
Sportzworkz
04.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - BA - General Studies
Punjabi University
Executive Post Graduate Diploma - Sports Management
Indian Institute of Management Rohtak