Dharpan Randhawa is an award winning founder, investor, and board advisor, and one of the most prominent voices in the global sports industry. His career spans more than two decades across five continents, shaping the commercial future of sport, culture, and entertainment.

 

As the founder and CEO of Talisman, a global sports and entertainment group, Dharpan has built a reputation for redefining how brands engage with fans, athletes, and culture. Under his leadership, Talisman has become a trusted partner to Fortune 100 companies and rights holders worldwide, operating at the intersection of creativity, commerce, and innovation.

 

Dharpan is also the co owner of the Omaha Supernovas, one of America’s most dynamic professional women’s sports teams, and a strategic founding advisor to Major League Volleyball, which following its recent merger has become the largest professional volleyball league in the world. His investment and advisory work reflect his commitment to empowering athletes, advancing equality in sport, and unlocking new frontiers of cultural influence.

 

Before founding Talisman, Dharpan held senior leadership positions at McLaren Racing in Formula 1 and SPORTFIVE, formerly Lagardère Sports, where he played a key role in brokering landmark partnerships that continue to shape the global sports and entertainment landscape. His expertise in sports marketing, hospitality innovation, and brand partnerships has made him a trusted advisor to rights holders, investors, and governments alike.

 

Over the past two decades, Dharpan has also advised several tourism boards and government agencies on strategies to harness the power of sport to attract tourism, stimulate economic growth, and inspire youth development through national programs.

 

In his spare time, he has a passion for polo and is deeply involved in developing and promoting the sport globally.