USA Office Opens, GM of USA announced
RDK Sports International open USA office, with D.J. Dikitanan appointed as General Manager of USA.
Innovative Australian based sports consulting company, RDK Sports International, have opened their first international office location seven months ahead of schedule, with former LA Lakers executive D.J. (Danilo) Dikitanan to head up operations.
Based in Los Angeles, the location will provide easier access to the growing list of clients in Australia, USA, UK, and other international markets, whilst embracing the strong sporting culture California has to offer and the runway to the 2028 Olympic Games.
Newly appointed General Manager of the USA, D.J. Dikitanan brings a wealth of experience and an extensive network to the RDK Sports team. Dikitanan has a strong background in sport and business, working with various teams and organizations, including the University of Southern California, Super Bowl Host Committee, IMG College and both the South Bay and Los Angeles Lakers. D.J. also completed his Master of Arts in Sport Management at the University of San Francisco.
“I first met Ryan and the RDK Sports International team back in 2019. I was impressed with how the team cared for their clients while being able to deliver impactful results. Fast forward to 2022, I am thrilled to join this talented group and continue to provide world-class solutions here within the United States. I look forward to strengthening the many partnerships in place while developing new relationships to help usher in the next phase of RDK Sports International” stated D.J. Dikitanan.
By combining his business operations experience with his commitment to service and hospitality, D.J. will collaborate with all stakeholders to deliver quality results for our clients.
‘We are thrilled to welcome D.J to the family, most of our team already have a strong relationship with him and know what a great human being and family man he is. D.J. is a great leader who drives excellence and is extremely passionate about helping others, so we are really excited to introduce him as our General Manager – USA’ said Ryan Kogelman, CEO of RDK Sports International.
‘Opening an office and having permanent boots on the ground is a really special milestone for our business as it is something we have been strategically working towards for a number of years now. We have some exciting things in the pipeline and look forward to sustainable growth and more opportunities in our international markets.’
RDK Sports International work on a wide range of projects and initiatives within sport and sport-business, with over 100 clients worldwide. After years of working closely with businesses, organisations, collegiate programs, and sporting teams within the United States, D.J. was seen as the perfect fit to manage RDK Sports International’s USA operations.