Vinit Karnik — CEO
-A highly accomplished professional with 25 years of extensive experience in Media, Entertainment and Sports Management. - Core skills in Leadership role build around growth and strategic thinking, Business Development, Marketing, Thought Leadership, Team Building and High Profile Relationships. -Currently associated with GroupM as Head of Sports, Esports and Entertainment managing the South Asian markets -An out-of-the-box thinker with proven track record of ownership, ameliorating business revenues, streamlining workflow and creating a team work environment to enhance profitability for the organization and clients. -Expertise in formulating & directing strategies to promote products and services; steering marketing investment towards delivering business results for clients based on valuation and ROI -Fusing entrepreneurial drive & vision to identify organizational strength/ weaknesses to create new markets & harvest untapped business opportunities. -Strong organizer, motivator, team player and a decisive leader with successful track record in directing projects from original concept through implementation to handle diverse market dynamics. -High integrity, energetic leader known for ability to envision and create successful outcomes in complex multicultural environment. -Proven track record of supporting as a marketing specialist in achieving clients business goals; deftly delivered various results for over 50 clients, tell a story of a relationship developed & cultivated at the highest level enabling clients to set a vision & an execution plan. -Acquired domain expertise in Sports Management and Consulting, Media Strategies and Business of Entertainment, worked in multiple sports discipline and production studio’s towards contributing to the growth of respective businesses. -Robust understanding of Indian Premier League, emerging leagues ecosystem, monetisation and expertise in sponsorship valuation and ROI. -Renowned as a proud contributor to GroupM's award winning streak. Specialties: Managerial: -Leadership -Strategic Planning -P & L Management -Global Mind-set -Incubating Start-ups -Business Development -Competitive Bench-marking -Team Building Functional: -Revenue Expansion -Marketing Strategy -Campaign Management -Network Management -Domain Management -Key Account Management -Talent Management
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Media and Entertainment with a focus on Sports Management.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 29 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Leadership
- Business Development
Career Highlights
- 25 years of experience in Media and Entertainment.
- Proven track record in business revenue growth.
- Expertise in Sports Management and Consulting.
Work Experience
GroupM
Managing Director (1 yr 9 mos)
Head - Sports, Esports and Entertainment GroupM South Asia (18 yrs 4 mos)
Prasad Group of Companies
General Manager (11 mos)
CGI Mantra
Studio Head (7 mos)
Padmalaya Telefilms Ltd.
Dy. General Manager (3 yrs 5 mos)
Mudra Communications
Sr. Executive (3 yrs 9 mos)
Bennett, Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group)
Executive (5 mos)
Education
MBA at University of Mumbai
B.Com at University of Mumbai