I am a Global Sports Management and Events professional with hands-on experience in Olympic and Paralympic operations, world-class tournaments, and large-scale fan experiences. I excel at coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing data processes, and delivering timely insights to drive performance. My work spans production analytics, partner management, and digital guest experiences, with a proven ability to collaborate with international stakeholders and adapt quickly across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. I’m passionate about sustainable event concepts and creating memorable experiences for athletes, fans, and partners.

Suryanandhan Raj

I am a Global Sports Management and Events professional with hands-on experience in Olympic and Paralympic operations, world-class tournaments, and large-scale fan experiences. I excel at coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing data processes, and delivering timely insights to drive performance. My work spans production analytics, partner management, and digital guest experiences, with a proven ability to collaborate with international stakeholders and adapt quickly across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. I’m passionate about sustainable event concepts and creating memorable experiences for athletes, fans, and partners.

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I am a Global Sports Management and Events professional with hands-on experience in Olympic and Paralympic operations, world-class tournaments, and large-scale fan experiences. I excel at coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing data processes, and delivering timely insights to drive performance.

My work spans production analytics, partner management, and digital guest experiences, with a proven ability to collaborate with international stakeholders and adapt quickly across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. I’m passionate about sustainable event concepts and creating memorable experiences for athletes, fans, and partners.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Production Analyst at Sportradar GmbH
May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024
Implemented management processes using in-house tools across 30+ sports, increasing daily task throughput by 18%. Coordinated research and fixture content verification for Sportradar products and provided insights to other departments. Delivered accurate and timely data to the betting and fantasy sports industry, improving productivity and reducing project completion time. Reconfigured data management for marquee leagues, achieving 15% task efficiency and improved performance metrics. Collaborated with internal stakeholders to resolve challenging cases within 24 hours, maintaining a 95% customer satisfaction rating.
Cross Division Intern (Sports, Delegation & LOC Support) at Special Olympics World Games GmbH
September 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Analyzed visa requirements and entry points for Host Town Program for 170 delegations participating in the World Games. Generated strategies for World Games Berlin 2023 and Pre-Games Berlin 2022. Planned schedule and website requirements for all three Divisions. Developed and planned the Green Games Sustainability concept for LOC HQ and venues, and created an international employee handbook. Conducted in-depth research to enhance Spectator Services and Award Ceremonies.
Event Manager at Sportfive Travel GmbH
June 1, 2024 - Present
Assisted the project head in planning and implementing Digital Guest Registration for Sanofi’s Olympic & Paralympic hospitality program. Managed guest communications for 3,000+ guests with 100% client satisfaction. Provided operational support for multiple Olympic program functions, including transportation, hospitality, gifting, and staff operations. Coordinated with the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee and local authorities for vehicle access, parking permits, and logistical support. Delivered 300+ transfers to 10 competition venues, including accessible transport for guests with limited mobility.
Event Manager at Golden Goose Sports Pvt. Ltd.
April 1, 2016 - June 30, 2019
Developed and managed all company/partner brand events, contributing to strategic and organizational planning to enhance brand excellence. Ensured timely delivery of projects within budget and managed PR, marketing, social media and digital content for coaching camps, player activities, sponsor promotions and celebrity events.
Sales and Marketing Coordinator at Indoh Group of Companies
June 1, 2014 - November 30, 2015
Provided sales and marketing coordination; prepared sales presentations, managed client communications and coordinated sales meetings. Conducted market research, analyzed competitor activities and proposed sales strategies for market positioning. Participated in industry events, trade shows to promote brand and generate leads.
Freelance Marketing and Sponsorship Consultant at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
February 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Delivered sponsorship strategies with brands such as Emirates, J.P. Morgan, Rolex, Moet & Chandon. Escorted VIP guests and implemented marketing plans to promote products, services and fan activities. Served as the main point of contact between the tournament and sponsors, enhancing brand visibility through various engagements.
Operations/Tournament Staff at Western and Southern Open
July 1, 2016 - August 31, 2018
Liaised between players and tournament staff; handled on-court needs for players and officials. Oversaw on-site operations, including pre-setup, breakdown and workforce scheduling. Acted as the first responder for on-court issues and coordinated with relevant teams to deliver timely solutions.
Operations Manager at Erste Bank Open ATP 500
October 1, 2021 - Present
Oversee court maintenance for the Redbull Base Line Exhibition and ATP-500 Tour. Implement player services initiatives and serve as a central point of contact between player services, logistics, and event management departments, addressing player requests including practice court availability.
Sports Data Production Analyst at Sportradar GmbH
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Implemented management processes using in-house tools for 30+ sports coverage; increased daily tasks by 18%; coordinated research and fixture verification; provided insight for other departments; delivered accurate data to betting and fantasy industries; reconfigured data management for marquee leagues improving task efficiency by 15%; resolved challenging cases within 24 hours to maintain a 95% customer satisfaction rating.
Event Guest Manager (Paris 2024) at SPORTFIVE Travel GmbH
June 1, 2024 - Present
Assisted the project head in planning and implementing Digital Guest Registration for Sanofi’s Olympic/Paralympic hospitality program; managed guest communications for 3,000+ guests with 100% client satisfaction; provided operational support for transportation, hospitality, gifting and staff operations; coordinated with Paris 2024 Organizing Committee and local authorities for vehicle access, parking permits, and logistics; delivered 300+ transfers to 10 venues, including accessible transport for guests with limited mobility.
Sponsorship/Marketing Consultant at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
February 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Delivered sponsorship strategies with brands like Emirates, J.P. Morgan, Rolex, Moet & Chandon; escorted VIP guests; acted as the main point of contact between the tournament and sponsors; enhanced brand visibility via player engagements.
Operations Staff / Operations Manager at Western & Southern Open (Cincinnati, USA)
July 1, 2016 - August 31, 2018
Liaised between players and tournament staff; oversaw on-site operations; pre-setup/breakdown; assisted with workforce scheduling; served as first responder to on-court issues; collaborated with relevant teams to resolve operational challenges.
Operations Manager at Erste Bank Open ATP 500 (Vienna, Austria)
October 1, 2021 - Present
Oversee court maintenance operation for Red Bull Baseline and ATP-500 tour; address player requests; act as central point of contact between player services, logistics and event management; oversee practice courts and VIP services.
Data Production Analyst at Sportradar GmbH
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Implementing the assigned management processes by using in-house tools for 30+ sports coverage, coordinating research and fixture content verification, and delivering accurate data to the betting and fantasy sports industries; reconfiguring data management processes for marquee leagues and resolving challenging cases within 24 hours to maintain high customer satisfaction.
Operations Tournament Staff at Western and Southern Open
July 1, 2016 - August 1, 2018
Liaised between players and tournament staff; managed on-site operations, pre-setup, breakdown, and workforce scheduling; acted as the first responder to issues during the tournament week.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Loyola College, Chennai, India
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Post-Graduation in Management at Chennai, India
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Masters in Arts at Bad Homburg, Germany
June 1, 2024 - February 14, 2026
Global Sports Management, International Business Management, Economics at Loyola College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Masters in Arts at Bad Homburg, Germany
June 1, 2024 - February 14, 2026
Post-Graduation in Management at Chennai, India
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Bachelor's in Arts at Chennai, India
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at Loyola College, Chennai, India
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Master of Arts at Bad Homburg, Germany
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Post-Graduate in Management at Chennai, India
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization