Mann Katkoria and Vinit Shah to head EMW Global’s India operations

Katkoria takes charge of marketing and partnerships, while Shah leads commercial operations as the sports and entertainment agency establishes its India headquarters in Mumbai

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Published: Oct 23, 2026 11:15 AM  | 1 min read
Mann Katkoria and Vinit Shah Lead EMW Global's India Operations
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  • EMW Global has appointed Mann Katkoria as Head of Marketing and Partnerships and Vinit Shah as Head of Commercial at its new headquarters in Mumbai.
  • Katkoria has over a decade of experience in sports marketing, previously leading initiatives at JioStar, while Shah has a diverse background in the sports business with roles at Disney Star and other organizations.
  • The appointments aim to enhance brand partnerships, athlete representation, and commercial operations in India.
  • EMW Global's strategy focuses on connecting Indian talent with global opportunities and strengthening its presence in the sports and entertainment sectors.

EMW Global has appointed Mann Katkoria as Head of Marketing and Partnerships and Vinit Shah as Head of Commercial, with the duo jointly leading its new India headquarters in Mumbai.

Katkoria brings over a decade of experience in sports marketing. Most recently, he led original intellectual properties (IPs) and social media initiatives at JioStar, adding experience in brand engagement and sports content to his new role.

Shah brings experience across multiple areas of the sports business, having worked with Disney Star, Cornerstone Sport and Entertainment, Knight Riders Sports across Kolkata, Trinidad, Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles, and Nielsen.

Expanding Sports Marketing & Commercial Operations

At EMW Global, the appointments are expected to support the expansion of brand partnerships, athlete representation and commercial operations in the region. The company aims to connect Indian talent with global opportunities while strengthening its presence in the sports and entertainment market.

With Katkoria overseeing marketing and partnerships and Shah leading commercial functions, EMW Global is positioning its Mumbai headquarters to support its regional growth ambitions.

Published On: Oct 23, 2026 11:15 AM