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).
Build a Stronger Business
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Entrepreneur and Business Consultant in Sydney, to turn your ideas into a clear plan for growth.
Get practical advice on starting a business, attracting customers, improving sales and managing costs. Understand your challenges, identify opportunities and decide what to do next.
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