Fanatics plans new expansive office in Hi-Tech, double technical staff to over 500 employees

Hyderabad: Fanatics, a global digital sports platform, announced that it will be doubling its technical workforce in Hyderabad as part of its global expansion plans. The company said that it will be expanding its staff from 250 to over 500 employees within the next two years.

In addition to the hiring growth, Fanatics said it will move into a new, larger office space in Hi-Tech City by 2026, which will be three times the size of its current location.

Scaling up business using AI

As per the data the company provided, it has 22,000 employees across more than 80 locations and is poised to scale its business with technology, data and the application of AI.

To lead the Hyderabad office, Fanatics has appointed Abhishek Dhasmana as vice president and general manager. Abhishek joined Fanatics from Indeed, where he held the position of site head for the company’s India Development Centre. Before Indeed, Abhishek was the director of Product Management and Product Marketing with GoDaddy in Hyderabad. He was at Microsoft for nearly 11 years, where he held a variety of product management and engineering roles, as per a public note from the company.

“I am honoured to join the talented and passionate team at Fanatics, where a love for sports and technology drives innovation. I look forward to working alongside this dynamic group to shape the future of Fanatics by leveraging business, technology, and AI—key pillars of our success. This expansion reinforces Fanatics’ commitment to Hyderabad as a strategic hub for technological advancement and growth,” said Abhishek Dhasmana.

Matthias Spycher, interim CTO of Fanatics, said, “At Fanatics, we are committed to building a sustainable and high-performing organisation in Hyderabad, with strong leadership that drives high-impact technical projects and develops innovative products. It’s a great place to grow and learn. We’re actively hiring for a variety of technical positions.”

Fanatics’ journey with Hyderabad

In 2018, Fanatics opened its first technology innovation centre within Hyderabad as part of its commitment to growing its technology, data and analytics capabilities.

The company said it is committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and maximising the presence and reach for its hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles and Fanatics Betting and Gaming, allowing sports fans to ‘Buy, Bet and Collect.’