I am an accomplished and versatile event and project manager with over 14 years of international experience delivering large-scale conferences, trade fairs, brand activations, and corporate knowledge events. I excel in event strategy, logistics, sponsorship management, and hybrid formats, collaborating with Google, EY, Indian Premier League, Swiss Re, FIFA Museum, Swiss Olympic Committee, and the Qatar Olympic Committee. I blend creativity with operational excellence to ensure seamless execution and measurable impact across global audiences. I thrive in cross-functional teams, managing end-to-end logistics, developing budgets and KPIs, and ensuring consistent brand messaging across global audiences. I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into impactful events and engaging experiences for diverse stakeholders.…

Rajan Thambehalli

I am an accomplished and versatile event and project manager with over 14 years of international experience delivering large-scale conferences, trade fairs, brand activations, and corporate knowledge events. I excel in event strategy, logistics, sponsorship management, and hybrid formats, collaborating with Google, EY, Indian Premier League, Swiss Re, FIFA Museum, Swiss Olympic Committee, and the Qatar Olympic Committee. I blend creativity with operational excellence to ensure seamless execution and measurable impact across global audiences. I thrive in cross-functional teams, managing end-to-end logistics, developing budgets and KPIs, and ensuring consistent brand messaging across global audiences. I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into impactful events and engaging experiences for diverse stakeholders.…

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I am an accomplished and versatile event and project manager with over 14 years of international experience delivering large-scale conferences, trade fairs, brand activations, and corporate knowledge events. I excel in event strategy, logistics, sponsorship management, and hybrid formats, collaborating with Google, EY, Indian Premier League, Swiss Re, FIFA Museum, Swiss Olympic Committee, and the Qatar Olympic Committee. I blend creativity with operational excellence to ensure seamless execution and measurable impact across global audiences.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, managing end-to-end logistics, developing budgets and KPIs, and ensuring consistent brand messaging across global audiences. I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into impactful events and engaging experiences for diverse stakeholders.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Hindi
Intermediate
Kannada
Intermediate
Tamil
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder & Event Director at Qwizzeria
October 1, 2014 - Present
Built and scaled a B2B knowledge events platform, delivering customised events and quizzes for multinational clients. Designed and executed corporate events, activations, and sponsorship activities for Google Switzerland, EY Zurich, Swiss Re, and the FIFA Museum. Delivered hybrid and digital formats, enhancing global reach and ensuring consistent brand messaging. Managed end-to-end logistics, including venue operations, speaker coordination, invitations, stand design, catering, and transport. Developed event strategies, budgets, and KPIs to measure success and generate follow-up reports.
Sports Project Manager & Consultant at Cricket Switzerland
December 31, 2019 - October 21, 2025
Head of Sponsorship: Secured and managed partnerships, created sponsorship campaigns, and promoted marquee events such as Cricket on Ice. Spearheaded the digital media strategy to grow audience engagement. Key contributor in achieving ICC and the Swiss Olympic Committee membership.
Venue & Logistics Director at Indian Premier League
December 31, 2014 - October 21, 2025
Directed venue and logistics operations for large-scale sporting events across multiple stadiums. Coordinated sponsor activations and hospitality programmes for high-profile partners. Delivered operational and legacy reports to senior stakeholders.
Event Operations & Compliance Lead at Qatar Olympic Committee – Arab Games
December 31, 2012 - October 21, 2025
Oversaw contingency planning, compliance, and KPI tracking across 14 directorates. Ensured effective international team coordination, knowledge transfer, and post-event reporting.
Project Manager – Venue Overlays & Logistics at Nüssli Switzerland – Commonwealth Games 2010
December 31, 2011 - October 21, 2025
Project Manager for venue overlays and logistics. Managed international teams, import/export of equipment, and full venue readiness.
Technical Product Development & Business Research at AKZO NOBEL COATINGS INDIA, Bengaluru
December 31, 2008 - October 21, 2025
Developed Technical Products in the Powder Coatings division for the IT and Furniture Industries. Provided Technical Research Analysis as part of the Business Development and Sales Team.
Freelance Writer at Newly Swissed – Culture & Brand features
January 1, 2014 - Present
Contributed as a freelance writer focusing on culture and brand features.
Advisor & Creator at Curricooler – Online sport management programme
December 31, 2017 - October 21, 2025
Provided advisory input and content creation for an online sport management programme.
Olympic Biography Researcher at Infostrada Sports
December 31, 2014 - October 21, 2025
Researched and compiled athlete biographies for London 2012, Sochi 2014, and Glasgow 2014 coverage.
Project Manager – Content Creation at Tenvic Sports
December 31, 2012 - October 21, 2025
Managed content creation projects for sports-related initiatives.

Education

Master’s in Sports Technology & Administration at AISTS – EPFL, Lausanne
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering at RV College of Engineering, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Certified Project Management Associate (IPMA Level D)
January 1, 2014 - October 21, 2025
Advertising and Society – Duke University
January 1, 2015 - October 21, 2025
Certification in Cricket Management – Sports Management Worldwide
January 1, 2008 - October 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality
    paper Qwizzeria

    As a founder of Qwizzeria, I managed to created thousands of customised quizzes and hosted them in person. Thereby, I have the required skills to curate content, and host it to a wide range of audience.