About

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Candidate – SP Jain School of Global Management
Founder & CEO – Elite Sports & Business Solutions (ESBS)
Business Strategist | Entrepreneur | IFBB Master Coach

Amir Marashi is a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Candidate at SP Jain School of Global Management, one of the Asia-Pacific region's leading business schools. He also holds an MBA from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), a globally ranked university, and a Master of Architecture Engineering.

He is an entrepreneur, business strategist, and Founder & CEO of Elite Sports & Business Solutions (ESBS), where he works with businesses, entrepreneurs, and organisations to develop practical strategies that drive sustainable growth, innovation, and long-term competitive advantage.

His research and professional interests focus on game theory, strategic decision-making, leadership, business strategy, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence, with particular interest in how leaders make high-quality decisions under uncertainty and anticipate future competitive moves.

Drawing on experience across business, academia, startups, engineering, and high-performance environments, Amir combines evidence-based research with practical business application to help organisations solve complex strategic challenges.

As an IFBB Master Coach, he also applies high-performance principles to leadership, business performance, and organisational development, recognising that the disciplines of elite performance are equally valuable in business.

Amir is committed to bridging theory and practice through research, innovation, consulting, public speaking, and executive education, helping leaders and organisations make better strategic decisions in an increasingly competitive and technology-driven world.

Professional Education

  • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Candidate — SP Jain School of Global Management

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) — University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

  • Graduate Certificate in Business Administration — University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

  • Master’s Degree in Architecture Engineering

    • Thesis Project: Sports Complex & Football Stadium Design

  • Bachelor of Architecture Engineering

    • Thesis Project: Sports Complex & Football Stadium Design

    Professional Experience & Leadership

  • Founder & CEO — Elite Sports and Business Solutions (ESBS), UTS Startups, Sydney | Apr 2023–Present | EliteSportsBusiness.com

  • Host & Producer — Elite Talks and Business Updates | AmirMarashi.com

  • Volunteer Assistant — UTS Startups, Sydney | 2024–2026

  • Treasurer — UTS Artificial Intelligence Society | 2025–Feb 2026

  • Project Director — MechSoc UTS | Oct 2025–Feb 2026

  • Project Manager — UTS Rover Team | Oct 2025–Feb 2026

  • Vice President — UTS Persian Society | 2025–Feb 2026

  • Secretary — UTS StartUp Link, Sydney | Oct 2024–Dec 2025

  • Marketing Associate — UTS StartUp Link, Sydney | Sep–Oct 2024

  • Coach — UTS Football Club, Sydney | 2024–2025

  • Manager & Architect — Sanati Company, Iran | 2014–2023

  • President — Architectural Engineering Association, Azad University | 2009–2011

  • Fitness Trainer — Squashlands Gym & Fitness

  • Personal Fitness Trainer — Club Lime

  • Assistant Coach, Under-23 Team — Esteghlal Khuzestan F.C.

  • Strength and Conditioning Coach — Persepolis F.C. Academy

  • Fitness Trainer — Iranian National Television Series Production

  • Former Affiliate Member — Australian Institute of Architects | 2023

Certifications

Amir has completed professional education and certifications in fitness, football, sports coaching, conditioning, and athlete performance through international sports organizations including IFBB, FIFA, AFC, IOC, and FITREC.

His certifications include:

  • IFBB Master in Bodybuilding & Fitness Methods

  • IFBB Master Fitness Coach & Cross Training

  • IFBB Certified Personal Fitness Trainer

  • FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine

  • AFC ‘C’ Football Coaching Certificate

  • Completed PALS modules (AIA) Australian Institute of Architects Certificate

  • Physical Readiness Coaching Level 3

  • Athletics Coaching Level 3

  • Bodybuilding Coaching Level 3

  • Goalkeeping Coaching Level 1

  • Football Refereeing Level 3

  • Chess Coaching Level 3

  • Boccia Coaching Level 3

  • International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coaching Courses

  • ITF Academy Courses

  • IFBB Anti-Doping Certificate

  • CPR & First Aid Certification

Amir is also a FITREC Registered Professional in Australia (Registration No. 106154).

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