Viswesh Achanta, Head of Sponsorships and Partnerships

Viswesh Achanta

Head of Sponsorships and Partnerships

DMR Elite

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Sports Management
Experience
10 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :10 years, 9 Months

Head of Sponsorships and Partnerships at DMR Elite
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 2023

Highlight: Responsible for handling various Sports Teams, Tournaments, Associations, gaming brands, and rights holders.

Key responsibilities include the following:

- Business development (reaching out and signing new clients)
- Annual sponsorships and partnerships strategy planning
- Brand's sponsorships and partnerships account management (from outreach to execution)
- New IP Creation (including Sponsorships, Partnerships, Legal and Design)
- Leading the day-to-day operations of a team of 4 (specialists and managers)

Projects managed include:

- Association with UAE's biggest Cricket Tournament, ILT20, by signing sponsorship agreements and execution
- Media Rights management for combat sports events in MENA
- Created and executed LCT20 cricket tournament (broadcast rights acquisition, sponsorships, partnerships, operations, legal and athlete management)
- International League T20 Team Sponsorships and Activations
- TNPL and LPL Team strategic planning and management
- Digital sponsorship rights and sales
- New Digital Sponsorship opportunities creation and sales
- Brand Ambassador servicing for several brands

Sponsorships and Partnerships Manager at Beremus
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2020 to December 2022

Highlight: Responsible for handling several top 5 sports/gaming brands in India and Europe.   

Key responsibilities include the following:

- 360-degree annual sponsorships and partnerships strategy planning
- Outreaching and developing potential sponsorship opportunities in various sports
- Cross-team collaboration with stakeholders within Media Rights, Social Media, Finance, Legal, and Communication Teams 
- Building a strong external relationship with various sports teams, broadcasters, associations, brands, and leagues to develop sponsorship opportunities
- Evaluation, activation, and day-to-day reporting of sponsorships

Projects managed include:

- Football Teams and Leagues (Domestic)
- Cricket Teams and Leagues (Domestic and International)
- Athlete representation and management
- Digital sponsorship rights
- TV Media Rights
- Several print media and radio partnerships

Assistant Athletic Director - Operations and Marketing at SGD
  • Denmark - Copenhagen
  • February 2020 to September 2020

I was associated with Søllerød Gold Diggers as an Assistant Athletic Director for Operations and Marketing. Few responsibilities I handled are as follows:

Marketing, venue and fan-store operations
Recruitment and contract management for Roster
Partnerships identification and management 
Data analysis and social media management

Regulatory Affairs Officer at E.I Dupont
  • India - Hyderabad
  • March 2016 to September 2019

As part of DuPont, a world leader in innovation for over 2 centuries, I handled different processes and projects. The chief responsibilities of the job role include the following:

GHS Hazard Classification of Chemicals Categorisation
Dangerous Goods Regulation Classification and GHS Training Coordinator
SAP EHS Rules & Templates CreationGlobal MSDS Authoring
Asia Pacific and North America MSDS Authoring Process Owner
DuPont liaison/coordinator for FMC portfolio and Global 3E Online Manager

Regulatory Affairs Executive at Daewoong Pharmaceuticals
  • India - Hyderabad
  • March 2014 to February 2016

As part of Daewoong, leading South Korean Pharmaceutical company, the different roles and responsibilities I held were as follows:

Dossier Management and Labelling Management
Training Management and SOP Management
International Product Registration Communication Assistant

Regulatory Affairs Intern at Hetero Drugs
  • India - Hyderabad
  • February 2013 to February 2014

As an intern with Hetero my chief responsibilities were as follows:

ANDA Dossier Compilation and cross verifying test/subject reports
Communication with teams across research and production

Education

Master's degree, Sports Management
  • at Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea
  • June 2020

My Master's degree in Sports Management has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic sports industry. Through this program, I gained expertise in areas such as sports marketing, event management, athlete representation, and sports business operations. Equipped with strategic management skills tailored to the sports domain, I am well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the industry, contribute to the success of sports organizations, and drive innovation in sports management practices.

Master's degree, Regulatory Affairs
  • at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
  • June 2011

My Master's degree in Regulatory Affairs equips me with specialised knowledge in navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the pharmaceutical and chemical industry. Focused on understanding and implementing regulatory policies, I gained expertise in ensuring compliance with international and regional standards, drug approval processes, and quality assurance. This program has prepared me to effectively contribute to the development, registration, and post-market compliance of pharmaceutical products, ensuring they meet rigorous regulatory requirements.

Specialties & Skills

Adaptability
Relationship Building
Sponsorship Marketing
Communications
Marketing and brand Management
Budgeting
Negotiation
Team Work
Evaluation
Market Research
Strategic Planning

Languages

English
Native Speaker
Hindi
Expert
Telugu
Native Speaker