Ravi has served Indian Cricket in various ways since 1981. He was elected Champion of Champions in the World Championship of Cricket in 1985 and is remembered for his feat in first class cricket for equaling the legendary Gary Sobers’ world record with six sixes in an over. Considered as one of the most celebrated cricketers in Indian history, Ravi Shastri’s impeccable record speaks volumes about his contribution to the game. At the age of 31, he moved on to become one of the most successful TV commentators the game has ever seen. And now, he leads the Indian Cricket Team as their Head Coach. Whether as a player, commentator, coach or mentor, his record at the helm across all formats is impressive. A passionate person who defends and stands by what he believes in, Ravi continues to engage and enthrall cricket fans with his contagious enthusiasm and thoughts even now. In this new innings with Ironwood Education, he looks forward to mentoring the youth of the country.
MENTOR & ADVISORY BOARD
Ironwood’s Advisory Board comprises of a distinguished set of people across different streams within the sports industry in India and the UAE. The members of the advisory board provide thought leadership and strategic advice to shape the future direction of the academy.
RAVI SHASTRI
Former Head Coach, Indian Cricket Team
NAVIN FERNANDES
Executive Vice President - Twenty First Century Media (TCM Sports)
Navin is the Executive Vice President – Twenty First Century Media (TCM Sports). He comes with over 18 years of experience working across functional roles for some of the world’s most dynamic brands in the Athletes & Sports, Retail Fashion, Entertainment, FMCG and IT industries. These include clients and brands such as, Red Bull, Calvin Klein, Miss Sixty, Energie, Paul& Shark, INOX and Marriot (USA). Navin is a two-time National Gold Medallist (India) and Top 25 ranked athlete in the NCAA Div III collegiate championships (USA) in the 110 mtr Hurdles.
AMBARISH ADHIKARI
GM- Business Development, Professional Management Group
Passionate about sports, Ambarish has spent more than a decade of his professional life working with the sports sector in India. From being a part of team that conceptualize a league that germinated the seeds of th India Premier League to being a key spoke in organizing that fist ever cycling event in the country, he’s been a part of the dynamic and growing Indian sports and entertainment industry since he graduated from EMDI, an Ironwood initiative in 2003. He currently holds a leadership position in Professional Management Group, India’s first sports marketing company, co-founded by Sunil Gavaskar.
SIDDHARTH RAMAN
Chief Business Officer, Sportz Interactive
Siddharth is the Chief Business Officer of Sportz Interactive, a sports focused content and technology solutions company. Previously, Siddharth led the Sports marketing Business at the DDB Murda Group. His role within the organisation was to evangalise the medium of sports to build brands and achieve business objectives for the group’s clients. Prior to DDB Mudra Group, he has gained expertise in the business of sports through stints at Sahara Force India Formula One Team and Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has also been associated with sponsorship.