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Mizpha Richards
Founder & CEO
7+ years in sports marketing, football development and sponsorship. Former head of marketing and media at Gokulam Kerala FC. MBA in Sports Management, Real Madrid Business School.
Who we are
Hestia Sports is where players, teams, and brands converge.
We started as the media team for football clubs. Along the way we kept meeting talented players with no one in their corner, and brands that wanted in but did not know where to start.
So we grew into a full partner. We represent players, build their profile, and bring clubs and brands together in deals that work for everyone. Our focus is women's football in India, where the talent is real and most of the stories are still waiting to be told.
The name comes from Hestia, the Greek goddess of the hearth. Home first. That is how we look after the people we work with.
Project RiseTriumphant Sports x ShishiraCollab
25+players managed
15+brand partnerships facilitated
500+pieces of content created
3countries: India, Serbia, Sweden
The Hestia standard
What we stand for
Creative that fits the culture
Content made for Indian fans, in the languages they speak, about the people they care about.
Players first
We do not compromise on our athletes. Every deal has to be right for the player before it is right for us.
Deals with a reason
A partnership only works when both sides get something real. We find that reason before we pitch.
Numbers we can show
Reach, engagement and sponsor visibility, reported every month so clubs and brands see what they get.
Our staff
Meet Our Team
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John Rex
Co-Founder & CFO
PhD, Fukuoka University, Japan. Investor and strategic advisor to Hestia.
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Anand Karumat
Head of Talent Management
MSc Business Management in Sport, De Montfort University, Leicester. Over four years managing players with Indian clubs.
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Tushita Badhani
Social Media Data Analyst
Social media strategist who turns data into decisions.
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Ginlalzem
Creative Head
Over ten years in graphic design, focused on sport in India.
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Sufail P
Head of Video Production
Video and storytelling across Indian sports media.
Advisors
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Djordje Vukovljak
FIFA Licensed Agent
Player representation through our partnership with SDD Sports Management.
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Kevin Kishore
Media Advisor
Sports journalist, formerly with Deccan Chronicle.
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Unni P
Sales Advisor
Runs the Football News India page.