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ITW Consulting appoints Navneet Sharma as president, international strategy, sales & IP development
MUMBAI: ITW Consulting, a global sports commerce specialising in crafting and executing multi-faceted brand management solutions across sports, entertainment and media, has appointed Navneet Sharma as president international strategy sales and IP development w.e.f. from May 2018.
ITW Consulting has recently acquired the in-ground and broadcast production rights from Cricket Ireland and is organising the two T20s against India that will be played on 27 and 29 June 2018 at Dublin. The exclusive deal involves title sponsorship, on-ground and in-stadia advertising rights along with their broadcast production respectively.
Commenting on the appointment, Joshey John to Director, ITW Consulting Pvt. Ltd. said,“Our objective is to propel the company on a faster growth trajectory as part of its multi-brand strategy. Navneet with exceptional leadership and international record has leveraged an influential contacts portfolio to secure brands, government, federations, corporates and broadcasters’ celebrity services. With his wealth of experience in the global sports industry,we are sure that his contribution will steer the company to greater heights.”
Sharma will be responsible to create, develop and manage international relationships across shareholders with sports, entertainment and media businesses. He will be based out of ITW’s Dubai office. He will be developing and implementing new IPs in the global market across sports and other business lines and assist ITW consulting management in achieving its next level milestones.
ITW Consulting co-founder Bhairav Shanth said, “As we further scale up our business in the market with new networks and offerings, we see great potential in bringing more synergy across different revenue functions.We are glad to have Navneet on board as his distinguished background, results-oriented outlook and overall passion for the job allowed him to seamlessly ascertain our goals and objectives. And in turn develop prodigious plans that will undoubtedly contribute to our continued success.”
Speaking on his appointment, Sharma said, “I am excited to take up this role and explore newer possibilities. I look forward to working with the team to build and execute impactful strategies as I embark on this exciting journey.”
With more than two decades of experience, Sharma has been developing revenue streams, managing sports franchisees and leagues, working with athletes, executing global sports properties. Sharma has worked with multi-million blue-chip sports, media and entertainment companies internationally. He has previously been associated with IMG, Lagardere Sports Asia, IPTL, Fidelis World, Total Sports Asia,World sport Nimbus among others.
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NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
