Mr. Ahetesham Khan

Executive Director

Ahetesham excels in identifying opportunities for participation in government-sponsored or aided schemes and forging public-private partnerships. He is an expert at conceptualization, planning, and execution of prominent events, brand compliance, sports policy framework development, organization of sports conferences, and conceptualizing Sports projects.

Ahetesham brings a rich experience spanning 17 years, with a diverse background that includes roles at Deloitte, EY, GT, FICCI, XIX CWG, Delhi, Afro-Asian Games-Hyderabad, and international stints in New York with New York Futsal, as well as with the Real Madrid Foundation in Madrid, Spain.

Ahetesham has played a pivotal role in program management units, overseeing the planning and execution of various sports projects in multiple states, including Jharkhand, Goa, Chhattisgarh, among others. His skill set covers project management, project planning and strategy, project budgeting, project implementation, and team building. He also actively engages in volunteering initiatives.

A former national-level football player, Ahetesham played a significant role in establishing Sports Advisory Practices for Big4 firms in India. His achievements include setting up the Sports Advisory Service Division, managing overall administration, building sports-centric teams, developing business plans for regulatory compliance, and contributing to the preparation of sports policies. He has also been instrumental in designing and planning for the National Sports University.

Ahetesham has represented notable international brands, facilitating their business growth in India. His work has brought him in close collaboration with prominent figures such as M.S. Dhoni and Neetu Chandra. Throughout his career, he has fostered strong relationships with stakeholders across the sports ecosystem in both India and abroad.

Education

- Delhi University, Bachelor’s (Commerce)

- Certified Mergers & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA),Chicago

Affiliations

- Institute of Chartered Accountant of India Chartered Accountant, ICAI, India

- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, Certified Valuer

Areas Of Specaialisation

M&A
Valuation
International Taxation