SG Sports and Entertainment (SGSE) Pvt. Ltd. the sports activities and leisure arm of APL Apollo Group, has introduced the appointment of Mahesh Bhupathi because the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the corporate.

Awarded the Padma Shri again in 2001, Mahesh Bhupathi is without doubt one of the most embellished tennis gamers in India with a profession spanning over 20 years that features a ardour for each sport and enterprise.

As the CEO of SGSE, Mahesh Bhupathi will probably be answerable for dealing with the overarching path and progress initiatives of the enterprise. With a forward-looking strategy, Bhupathi goals to leverage rising applied sciences to assist construct IP in addition to improve fan and client engagement. Furthermore, he’ll take a look at establishing partnerships to create a ecosystem that may marry Sport and Entertainment below the identical IP.

Rohan Gupta, Founder, SG Sports and Entertainment, stated, “We are proud to have someone of Mahesh’s calibre come on board as CEO of SGSE, one of the foremost sporting icons of the nation who during his playing days helped enhance the reputation of Indian tennis on the global stage. I am certain that with him at the helm, SGSE will soon become a game changer in the years to come.”

Throughout his profession, Mahesh Bhupathi has secured 52 titles on the ATP tour, together with a number of Grand Slam victories. He has additionally achieved historic tennis milestones, clinching doubles titles at tournaments just like the French Open and Wimbledon. Beyond his famed tennis profession, he has been actively pursuing his entrepreneurial spirit by founding Globosport, India’s first expertise administration agency, in 2002.

Mahesh Bhupathi, Chief Executive Officer, of SG Sports and Entertainment, stated, “I have always had a clear vision on building a comprehensive and sustainable sports and entertainment ecosystem. Now with the support of APL Apollo group, I feel this is the perfect opportunity to do so. I am excited about this new role and am looking forward to bringing the network I have built to make it happen.”