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Leko Jakeli

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Hi, I'm Leko Jakeli. I'm a dynamic sports executive and content strategist with a track record of leading football club operations at the executive level and driving strategic communications.

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Hi, I’m Leko Jakeli. I’m a dynamic sports executive and content strategist with a track record of leading football club operations at the executive level and driving strategic communications. I blend broad media experience as an author, speaker, presenter, and content creator with a knack for turning analytics into engaging stories across multimedia formats.
I’m a versatile media professional who thrives on bridging analytics with audience engagement through innovative multimedia content and storytelling. I enjoy building strategic partnerships, guiding teams, and developing new media formats to connect fans with the game they love.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 13 roles

Independent Researcher & Strategist · Independent Researcher & StrategistAug 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

Conducting comparative analysis of European football club management structures and commercial strategies; developing concept pilots for digital sports content, experimenting with new media formats and storytelling techniques; providing independent consulting services to football clubs on strategic planning, organizational structure, communications, and commercial development; researching emerging trends in sports marketing and fan engagement to identify gaps in the local market.

Chief Executive Officer · FC Gagra, TbilisiJan 2023 – Jul 2023 · 7 mos

Strategic oversight and implementation of the club's strategic plans; managed sponsorships, partnerships, and merchandise deals to support club sustainability; directed external communications to enhance brand visibility and fan connections; collaborated with the sporting director on high-level player contracts and transfer negotiations.

Chief Executive Officer · FC GagraJan 2023 – Jul 2023 · 7 mos

Develop and implement the club's long-term and short-term strategic plans. Seek and manage sponsorships, partnerships, and other revenue-generating opportunities. Manage day-to-day operations of the club, ensuring efficiency and adherence to established policies and procedures. Work with the sporting director or manager in negotiating player contracts and transfers. Explore and negotiate commercial partnerships, sponsorships, and merchandise deals. Manage the club's communication strategy.

Content Creator · Setanta Sports, TbilisiMar 2022 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo
Content Creator · Setanta SportsMar 2022 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo
Deputy Team Lead · Setanta Sports, TbilisiMar 2021 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo
Deputy Team Lead · Setanta SportsMar 2021 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo
Journalist & Analyst · adjarasport.com, TbilisiMar 2019 – Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

Bachelor's degree, Sociology and Media Studies · Grigol Robakidzis Sakhelobis Universiteti 'Alma Mater'2012 – 2016
Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Media Studies · Grigol Robakidze University, Tbilisi2012 – 2016

Certifications and awards· 7

Georgian Youth for European citizenship2030 – 2026
The Social Media Management, Advertising and Analytics Course2030 – 2026
Student Conference - 'Human and an Environment' Alternative Energy Sources2030 – 2026
Experience on future social issues of the world – AI2030 – 2026

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