Mumbai: Chennaiyin FC has elevated Akhil Prakash as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Previously serving as Head of Sponsorship & Ticketing, Akhil has been an integral part of the club for nearly seven years, contributing significantly to its growth and commercial success.
Sharing the news on his LinkedIn handle, Akhil expressed his gratitude, stating, “As a Chennai boy, it’s been surreal for me to be a part of our very own football club – Chennaiyin FC for nearly 7 years now. For the added responsibility assigned, I would like to thank the club ownership, management, and my colleagues – who are extended family – for their faith and continued support, which has made my journey possible.”
“The philosophy at Chennaiyin FC is to place the club above all else and to improve every day – collectively. Together, we will do everything it takes to achieve what our club stands for and keep the Chennaiyin flag flying high.”
Akhil brings a wealth of experience in sports management, sponsorship, marketing, and event planning. Before his tenure with Chennaiyin FC, he worked with various organizations, including Ultimate Table Tennis, RISE Worldwide, Football Sports Development, Leicester City Football Club, the International Cricket Council (ICC), IMG Reliance, and Wizcraft International Entertainment, among others. He began his career as Operations Assistant at Wizcraft International Entertainment in 2013.
An alumnus of Loughborough University, where he earned a Master of Science in Sports Management, Akhil has developed expertise in strategy, sponsorship management, sales, marketing, and event execution.
