Perfect Game has hired Kash Shaikh as its CMO and Head of International.
Shaikh will join the youth baseball and softball platform’s executive leadership team and "[oversee] global marketing, brand strategy, creative, partnerships and sponsorships." He will also lead international P&L and expansion.
Shaikh was the co-founder of Baseball United, a pro league focused on the Middle East and South Asia. He also served as league chairman and CEO and created the Arab Classic, a tournament featuring teams from counties in the region.
Shaikh also has stops at Procter & Gamble and GoPro, founded BSB Group International, a marketing agency, and has experience as a leadership speaker.
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Toby Wyman has been promoted to VP of partnerships at The Sports Facilities Companies.
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