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Apurva Sircar Appointed CEO of Leander Paes’s Flying Man Ventures

Apurva Sircar, formerly Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing at Bandhan Bank, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Flying Man Ventures, a company founded by legendary tennis player Leander Paes. Sircar brings over two decades of rich experience across marketing, branding, and corporate communications, making him a strategic choice to lead the organization’s ambitious growth trajectory.

Sircar began his professional journey as a trainee at Showtime Events and has since held key roles across reputed organizations including Blow Past Industries, Heinz India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Birla Sun Life Insurance, and Ageas Federal Life Insurance. His illustrious career is marked by innovative brand strategies and impactful sports sponsorship initiatives, which have contributed to reshaping perceptions of the brands he has managed.

As Vice President and Head of Brand, Insights, Corporate Communications, and Digital Marketing at Ageas Federal Life Insurance, Sircar spearheaded a comprehensive sports sponsorship strategy that cemented the brand’s association with health and fitness. Notable achievements under his leadership included signing iconic sports personalities such as Leander Paes for one of the company’s marathons and Sachin Tendulkar for three others. He also played a pivotal role in partnering with Pullela Gopichand to support Indian badminton players on the global stage.

Sircar shared in a note, “I join as the CEO of Flying Man Ventures (FMV), a company Leander founded. My role will be to drive the various businesses that FMV plans to venture into. Through sport, sports education, health & wellness, corporate collaborations, entertainment, and other avenues, we aim to create a lasting and deep impact in making the world around us a better place. More details to follow.”

Flying Man Ventures, established on March 23, 2021, focuses on sports and recreation instruction, aligning closely with Paes’s vision to foster sportsmanship and athletic excellence. As CEO, Sircar will leverage his extensive experience in brand-building and sports marketing to drive innovation, expand the company’s footprint, and reinforce its position as a leader in the sports and recreation sector.

This appointment marks an exciting chapter for Flying Man Ventures, as it looks to combine Sircar’s expertise with Paes’s legacy to create a transformative impact in the world of sports and fitness.

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