Vinayak Bawdekar is an event strategist and senior media executive with over 15 years of experience leading the Events Division at Sakal Media Group. He oversees the entire event lifecycle—from concept development and talent management to sponsorship strategy and P&L ownership. In the past year alone, he spearheaded 314 event. His portfolio includes large-format concerts with top Indian artists such as Sunidhi Chauhan, Sonu Nigam, and Badshah, alongside cultural festivals, sports properties, and corporate IP formats. A former state-level cricketer, Vinayak combines commercial acumen with the discipline of competitive sports to build high-impact live properties.