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Gary UdhwaniGU

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About Gary

You're expanding into new markets. Or launching a sponsorship. Or building a fan experience that actually converts. And you need someone who's done it before — at the highest level.
I help sports properties, brands, and entertainment companies grow internationally. With 8+ years working across Europe, the UK, and India — including as Managing Director Europe & UK at LALIGA — I know what it takes to turn strategy into activation, and activation into results.
What makes me different? I operate across the full commercial cycle. From market entry and broadcaster negotiations to on-ground event execution and sponsor activation — I don't just advise, I deliver. I'm fluent in English, Spanish, and Hindi, which means I can work directly with local stakeholders across markets without losing anything in translation.

I typically work on projects like:

- International expansion strategies and market entry plans
- Sponsorship and partnership development (acquisition, structuring, activation)
- Fan engagement programs and B2C campaign execution
- Large-scale event planning and operational delivery
- Cross-functional team coordination across multi-market environments

Whether you're a rights holder, a brand, or an agency looking for senior expertise on a defined project — I bring the experience of a Managing Director with the agility of an independent consultant.

Let's build something that works across borders.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Madrid (up to 50km)

Experience

  • LALIGA
    MANAGING DIRECTOR
    February 2025 - Today (1 year and 5 months)
    Madrid, Spain
    Leading LALIGA's international strategy across Europe and the UK. Reporting directly to the General Director and serving as part of the Executive Committee's strategic discussions. Overseeing brand activation across B2B and B2C initiatives, managing institutional and strategic relations (including cl ubs and other properties in Europe), and providing daily support to LALIGA's broadcasters and sponsors. Delivered and activated commercial partnerships with brands such as Mondelez, Vegas.hu, and Superbet, generating revenues over €8M.
  • EUROPE & UK
    REGIONAL MANAGER
    May 2021 - January 2025 (3 years and 8 months)
    Madrid, Spain
    Managing a team of 7 delegates overseeing operations in 33 markets, aligning local execution with LALIGA's international strategy. Defining regional KPIs to support company-wide strategic objectives. Planning & execution of 250+ brand activations per season, including sponsor campaigns, institutional and fan engagement initiat ives. Overseeing €500K annual budget, ensuring cost efficiency and strategic impact. Supported and activated multi-market agreements worth over €3.5M with global and regional partners, including LALIGA Camp s UK, Wimbledon (Content Protection), and Fuksiarz (Sponsorship).
  • INDIA
    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DELEGATE
    May 2017 - May 2021 (4 years)
    New Delhi, Delhi, India
    Led LALIGA's marketing and activation strategy ac ross the Indian Subcontinent, including large-scale events such as the ElClásico Watch Party with 18,000 fans. Secured local sponsorships (e.g., BKT, Dream11) and developed key projects like LALIGA Football Schools, generating over €5M in value. Managed influencer campaigns with a reach of 2.2B across social platforms.

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Education

  • MASTERS IN MANAGEMENT
    IE Busines s School
    2016
    MASTERS IN MANAGEMENT
  • DIGITAL MARKETING IN SPORTS
    Johan Cruyff Institute
    2020
    DIGITAL MARKETING IN SPORTS

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