Susmith Varkey Thomas

Susmith Varkey Thomas is a seasoned marketing professional currently serving as Senior Manager – Marketing (Athlete and Team Management) at PUMA Group, where responsibilities include driving the growth of the TeamSport category across multiple channels. Prior to this role, Susmith held the position of Manager - Operations, Marketing & Club Licensing at JSW Bengaluru Football Club, overseeing key operational areas such as ticketing and fan engagement. Additional experience includes serving as Coordinator for the National Teams at the All India Football Federation, where significant achievements included managing the Senior Indian National Football Team. Earlier roles range from an internship at Libero Sports, organizing football camps, to positions in consumer sales at Philips Lighting and business development at Astra Infotech. Susmith holds an MBA in Sports Management from Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University.