Mumbai: JSW Sports has announced the elevation of Divyanshu Singh as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Mustafa Ghouse, who has moved on to establish Centre Court Capital, a venture capital fund focused on sports tech and gaming. Ghouse will, however, continue his association with JSW Sports as Director.
Divyanshu, who joined JSW Sports in 2017 to set up the Sales & Marketing division, has played a pivotal role in driving commercial growth across athletes, programs, and franchises including Bengaluru FC, Haryana Steelers, Soorma Hockey Club, Pretoria Capitals, and Delhi Capitals. He was also instrumental in scaling the Inspire Institute of Sport into one of India’s largest CSR-funded Olympic sports programs, while launching an independent agency vertical that has since doubled in revenue and expanded the company’s commercial footprint significantly.
In 2021, Singh took over management of the Haryana Steelers in the Pro Kabaddi League, leading the team to a remarkable resurgence with consecutive finishes as Runners-up and Champions. By 2023, he was elevated to Chief Operating Officer, overseeing company-wide operations.
Speaking on his appointment, Parth Jindal, Founder, JSW Sports, said, “Divyanshu has been a part of the JSW family for eight years, and has grown into the role. I have complete confidence that under Divyanshu’s leadership and vision, JSW Sports will keep pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved in Indian sport. I wish him the best for what I am certain will be a successful chapter for both, him and JSW Sports.”
Jindal added, “Mustafa and I built JSW Sports together from 2012, and he will always remain an integral part to how we’ve grown. I wish him the best with Centre Court Capital. He will continue to be involved in what we do and will provide strategic direction to Divyanshu and JSW Sports.”
Reflecting on his new role, Divyanshu Singh said, “The last eight years at JSW Sports have been the best of my professional career in which we have been a part of historical moments on and off the pitch, with the single vision of driving a positive impact in Indian sport. I have learnt a lot from Mustafa who, together with Parth, have been great mentors who have built such a strong foundation for all of us here at JSW Sports.”
He further added, “Indian sport requires new imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit to solve complex issues and create value for the entire ecosystem through disruptive business models, and the next phase will be about creating self-sustainable and value creating businesses in Indian sport. My vision is to build on our legacy and establish JSW Sports as a market leader with a wider lens on sport which is not restricted to just the spectator sports market.”
Divyanshu brings with him nearly three decades of experience in Indian sports. A former professional tennis player with a career-high ranking of 24 in India, he also competed at the international level and played club tennis in Valencia, Spain. Following his playing career, he worked as a tennis coach at Tennis Excellence Pvt Ltd, later moving into the sports business with roles at Cornerstone Sports and Entertainment (Talent Management) and IMG-Reliance (New Business Development).
An MBA graduate from the Indian School of Business (ISB) in Marketing and Strategy, Singh also holds credentials in Sports Management (Leipzig University), High Performance Leadership (Loughborough University), Digital Marketing (University of Cambridge), and Sports for Development (UNESCO). Staying connected to his passion for fitness, he successfully completed the Ironman 70.3 in 2025.
