National Release, June 10, 2025: Agilitas Sports, an innovation-led Sportswear and Athleisure solutions platform has, in a significant move, announced the appointment of Saurav Ghosal – India’s most decorated squash player, as Director––High Performance Sports. In this strategic leadership role, Ghosal will drive Agilitas’ ambition to shape the future of performance innovation, while also contributing to the marketing and distribution strategy of its high-performance portfolio.
Born in Kolkata, Saurav began playing squash at a young age and trained at the ICL Squash Academy in Chennai. His talent and determination led him to further hone his skills in the UK, where he gained invaluable experience competing at international levels. Ghosal’s career is marked by several milestones— he reached a career-high ranking of World No. 10 in April 2019. Over the years, he has represented India in prestigious tournaments, he won the first ever squash medal for India, a bronze in the singles and mixed doubles at the Commonwealth Games (only Indian to win an individual medal in squash) and the Asian Games (9 medals, second behind only PT Usha, who has 11), and winning multiple national and international titles. He is also the proud recipient of the Arjuna Award in 2006.
“At Agilitas, we are building more than a sports company—we’re building an ecosystem that empowers athletes, nurtures innovation, and celebrates high performance. Saurav brings a rare blend of elite athlete experience and deep insight into the science of performance,” said Abhishek Ganguly, Co-Founder & CEO, Agilitas. “His leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our high-performance offerings and connecting more meaningfully with athletes and consumers who demand the best. Just as his long-lasting legacy in professional squash, Saurav brings the same discipline, vision, and winning mindset to Agilitas.”
In his new role, Saurav will work closely with the core leadership team to help define product strategy, performance R&D, and go-to-market execution for the high-performance category. His hands-on experience and athlete-first approach will also shape collaborations, athlete partnerships, and grassroots engagement.
Speaking on his new role, Saurav Ghosal said, “Agilitas is redefining what an Indian sportswear brand can be—bold in ambition, uncompromising on performance, and driven by purpose. As a professional athlete, I’ve experienced firsthand what it takes to excel at the highest level. I’m excited to channel that experience into building a future where Indian athletes are empowered with world-class gear to push boundaries and inspire a new era of sporting excellence on the global stage.”
This appointment comes at a pivotal time for Agilitas, as the company accelerates its investment in performance product innovation and gears up for the launch of multiple brands under its portfolio.
