Mehul Katyal is the Media Partnerships Lead at EssentiallySports, where he drives the company’s Creator Program initiative, partnering with creators, influencers, and athletes to deliver original, fan-first sports content. He also oversees brand strategy and positioning, ensuring EssentiallySports continues to strengthen its identity as a global leader in creator-driven sports media. With over eight years of experience across media partnerships, brand management, and operations, Mehul brings a unique mix of strategic and creative expertise to the sports media space. Before joining EssentiallySports, he led operations and supply chain teams at firms, managing high-growth projects and streamlining business systems to scale efficiently. At EssentiallySports, Mehul combines his analytical background with a passion for digital storytelling to build impactful creator collaborations that bridge fans, athletes, and authentic sports narratives. His work continues to shape how sports stories are told, shared, and experienced across our platforms.