Partner / Practice Head – Sports Advisory

Partner / Practice Head – Sports Advisory Location: Mumbai (with travel across India and the Middle East)About CedarCedar (www.cedar-consulting.com) is a Forbes ranked international management consulting firm with deep expertise in strategy, transformation, digital consulting, governance, and strategy execution powered by the Balanced Scorecard. In light of rapid growth of the sports industry in India, and growth in the Middle East where we have a significant consulting practice, we are launching a dedicated Sports Advisory Practice to help sports organizations achieve sustainable commercial growth and organizational excellence.Our ambition is to become India's leading strategy and transformation advisor to the sports industry.The RoleWe are seeking an entrepreneurial leader to build and lead our Sports Advisory Practice from the ground up.This is a unique opportunity to create a market-leading consulting business serving sports leagues, professional franchises, federations, investors, governments, and sports technology companies.The successful candidate will shape the practice's strategy, build client relationships, recruit a high-performing team, and deliver board-level consulting engagements.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and lead Cedar's Sports Advisory PracticeDevelop relationships with CEOs, franchise owners, league executives, federations, investors, and government stakeholdersOriginate and lead consulting engagements across strategy, commercial growth, marketing strategy, digital transformation, governance, organization design, and performance managementBuild a team of consultants and industry specialistsDevelop thought leadership and represent Cedar at major industry eventsAchieve ambitious revenue and profitability targets while maintaining exceptional client satisfactionIdeal Candidate15 years of experience in sports business, consulting, commercial strategy, or transformationExperience in a leadership role within a major sports organization, consulting firm, media company, or sports commercial agency.Candidates with International Experience, or International Candidates are also welcome to apply.Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of winning and leading consulting or advisory engagementsOutstanding executive communication and presentation skillsExisting relationships across the Indian sports ecosystemMBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferredWhy Join Cedar?Build a new practice with the support of an established international consulting firmWork directly with senior leadership and leading sports organizationsShape the future of sports strategy consulting in IndiaAttractive fixed compensation, performance bonus, and long-term partnership opportunitiesIf you are passionate about combining strategic consulting with the business of sport, we would love to hear from you.