In a strategic appointment designed to bolster its high-performance sports apparel ambitions, Agilitas Sports has hired Indian squash legend Saurav Ghosal as its Director of High Performance Sports. The sportswear and athleisure platform that is driven by innovation is placing Ghosal—a pioneering figure in Indian squash and one of India’s most accomplished athletes—front and center to help define its performance product strategy.
Ghosal’s role extends beyond product management. He will assist in research and development, drive marketing and distribution strategies, and assist with the creation of athlete-centric partnerships and grassroots activation. His hire is part of Agilitas’ bigger expansion into high-performance innovation and introduction of several new brands within its portfolio.
Abhishek Ganguly, Co-Founder and CEO of Agilitas Sports, said that Saurav offers a rare combination of high-level sports experience and natural grasp of performance. He added that his leadership will enable them to establish stronger bonds with athletes and performance-oriented consumers, and similar to his iconic career, he has a mentality for excellence, vision, and driving perseverance.
Reflecting on his new role, Ghosal said that Agilitas is reimagining what an Indian sportswear brand can stand for—ambitious, performance-led, and purpose-driven. He added that he’s excited to translate his experience on court into creating meaningful solutions for athletes across the country and championing a new era of sporting excellence.
A trailblazer in Indian squash, Ghosal peaked at a world ranking of No. 10 in 2019, and was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2006.
Agilitas Sports, led by former PUMA India executives Abhishek Ganguly, Atul Bajaj, and Amit Prabhu, works towards democratising access to good-quality sportswear and enabling a performance-driven culture in India. Its recent buyout of Mochiko Shoes, India’s leading manufacturer for several global sportswear brands such as Adidas, Puma, and Skechers, has further enhanced its manufacturing strength.
The firm has also raised substantial funds, with Rs. 100 crore (US $ 11.67 million) from Nexus Venture Partners, Rs. 400 crore (US $ 46.78 million) from Convergent Finance LLP, and Rs. 30 crore (US $ 3.51 million) from institutional investors. These funds will aid Agilitas in its scaling up across R&D, retail, and innovation as it looks to become a strong player in India’s huge sportswear market.
