Yeshpal Sharma

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Head of Commercial @ Pareta Innovations Ltd
London, GB
Yeshpal Sharma's Location
London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Yeshpal Sharma

20-year career in sports and entertainment marketing started with the Honda Formula 1 team in 2003 before moving to Octagon in 2006 to work on London 2012 LOCOG partnerships. Headhunted by Eurosport Events to head up the sponsorship department, managing their motor racing, tennis, sailing and snooker properties. In 2009 News Corp persuaded me to make the switch from sports to broadcasting to head up their Star TV Network in EMEA. Over 5 years I made it the No 1 Asian TV Network in Europe. In 2013 I cofounded Affinity, a sports and entertainment media consultancy. Recent and current clients include the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Stellantis and BBC Travel. Presently engaged with 108 Sport to devise and implement a comprehensive market entry strategy for penetrating the sports agency industry.

Yeshpal Sharma's Current Company Details
Pareta Innovations Ltd

Pareta Innovations Ltd

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Head of Commercial
London, GB
Website:
108media.com
Employees:
23
Yeshpal Sharma Work Experience Details
  • Pareta Innovations Ltd
    Head Of Commercial
    Pareta Innovations Ltd
    London, Gb
  • 108 Media
    Sports Strategist Consultant
    108 Media Oct 2023 - Present
    London Area, United Kingdom
    Brought on to elevate 108 Sport as an international sports agency, focusing on identifying and developing core areas to establish an an APAC sports 360° agency.- Building a sport eco-system engaging both sports marketing and content network through strategic acquisitions. - Focusing on market trends, innovation and technology, financial performance, competition analysis and risk management.
  • Affinity Creation
    Managing Director
    Affinity Creation Apr 2014 - Present
    London, England, United Kingdom
    - Successfully launched a high quality engaging digital content agency garnering clients like Wimbledon (AELTC), HSBC, McLaren F1 and Darcey Bussell (TV personality) in only its first 5 months.- Collaborated with a roster of production houses to reduce costs and maximize profit margins.- Developed a robust ESG project for DS Techeetah FormulaE team, which includes digital content strategy, PR and marketing strategy.- Consulted and aided in the takeover of a Formula E team with new ownership (2022).- Developed and activated a bespoke E-commerce website for Birmingham Commonwealth 2022 Games.- Awarded sponsorship campaign for the Dettol brand both on-air and digital for the Birmingham Commonwealth 2022 Games, competed against Saatchi & Saatchi and McCann Erickson to win the contract.- Collaborated with one of the leading Law firms (36 Chambers) in the crypto/data environment to enhance Non Fungible Token (NFT) offering safely and securely in the sports and entertainment sector.- Commercial management and fund raising for large entertainment events, utilizing filming rights, NFTs and social media exploitation, example: largest ever Bollywood event at Wembley Stadium 2023.
  • Disney+ Hotstar
    Senior Vice President
    Disney+ Hotstar Jan 2009 - Feb 2014
    - Led the international Star TV business, making it the #1 ranked South Asian TV network in Europe. - Managed a team of over 40 people involved in the international business from sales/marketing to technical delivery of TV channels.- Identified and pursued £20M advertising sales opportunity, establishing profitability. - Collaborated with Sky and Virgin Media on a new network distribution strategy.- Increased monthly year on year growth of new customer subscription at an acquisition rate 20% via negotiating stronger distribution terms across Europe, US and Africa.- Reduced company costs by 30% by streamlining key processes as well as combining functions.- Launched first major South Asian HD channel on Sky platform - Initiated European wide market research via ‘Viewer Forums’, to provide stronger content and scheduling- Mentoring and motivating all international team leaders.
  • Eurosport
    Sponsorship Director
    Eurosport Jul 2007 - Dec 2008
  • Octagon
    Director New Business Development
    Octagon Mar 2006 - Jul 2007
  • Honda Racing F1
    Business Development Manager
    Honda Racing F1 Jul 2001 - Jul 2003

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