Abdolah Fattahi
Commercial Partnership & Broadcast Rights Leader
About
Abdolah Fattahi is a seasoned commercial partnerships and broadcast media rights leader with extensive experience in delivering major international football and sports events. He possesses over 15 years of deep, hands-on expertise across commercial partnership and sponsorship architecture, as well as media and broadcast rights. As the founder of a sports-technology venture, he is at the forefront of innovation in fan engagement and rights monetization. He is seeking roles that leverage his comprehensive experience in the sports and entertainment industry to drive strategic growth and impactful
Experience
Commercial & Broadcast Rights Delivery Project Manager
Dec 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mosGFF Cup (Khaleeji 26 & 27) via IMG · Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
- Led commercial and broadcast rights delivery across host venues for the GFF Cup (Khaleeji 26 & 27).
- Negotiated and operationalised broadcast service agreements with LOC, host broadcaster, and functional areas.
- Oversaw venue 'Look of the Games,' partner rights, and on-site broadcast operations.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
2025 – Present · 1 yr 10 mosPitch+
- Founded and lead Pitch+, a sports-technology venture focused on fan engagement and rights monetization.
- Set product vision and go-to-market strategy connecting rights holders with direct-to-fan experiences.
- Drive business development, partnerships, and investment strategy for a scalable digital platform.
Broadcast & Rights Delivery Project Manager
Dec 2023 – Mar 2024 · 3 mosAsian Football Confederation (The AFC) · Qatar (Doha)
- Delivered on-site broadcast services across AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 venues to fulfil contractual obligations.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to deliver broadcast facilities and services to AFC standards.
- Oversaw broadcast operations, resolving urgent issues to ensure high-quality delivery.
Commercial Rights Delivery Manager
Oct 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 1 moAsian Football Group · MENA | West Asia
- Oversaw operational delivery of AFC commercial-partner agreements across major tournaments.
- Directed LED/signage and 'Look of the Games' concepts end-to-end.
- Enforced clean-stadium and commercial-partner exclusivity at official sites.
OTT Project Manager, MENA
Sep 2017 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 4 mosEleven Sports · MENA
- Managed the full lifecycle of a live and on-demand football streaming project across MENA.
- Enabled hundreds of football clubs to live-stream their matches monthly.
- Scaled direct-to-consumer OTT delivery to millions of fans.
Skills
Software & Tools
Digital & Technology
Broadcast & Production
Project & Operations Management
Commercial & Partnership Management
GCC Readiness
Languages
Education & Certifications
MBA
Sharif University of Technology · 2022
B.A. in Mechanical Engineering
Azad University · 2005
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