Coaches And Staff

Paraag Marathe (PUH-rawg, MUH-rah-TAY) is in his 10th season with the 49ers, and first as Executive Vice President of Football & Business Operations.

In his current role, Marathe plays a key role in the success of the 49ers both on and off the field. He is the club’s chief contract negotiator and manages its compliance with the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement, while also working alongside Trent Baalke on all player personnel matters. Marathe is also responsible for the management of the club’s salary cap, player compensation and the club’s research and development efforts.

On the business side, Marathe is at the forefront of the team’s business efforts and oversees sales, business development, ticketing, and marketing. On the business side, Marathe constantly evaluates and reviews opportunities to enhance the club’s short and long term business strategy. . Marathe is also a key leader in the team’s business development and sales efforts to build a new state-of-the-art stadium in the Bay Area for its fans.

Prior to his current role, Marathe spent two seasons as the Vice President of Football Operations for the 49ers. Marathe originally joined the organization as the team’s Special Projects Manager, a position he held for three seasons before going on to spend one year as the Assistant to the General Manager.

Prior to joining the 49ers, Marathe worked at management consulting firm Bain & Company, from 1999-2001, as a Senior Associate Consultant, where he advised clients in a variety of industries including private equity, venture capital, computer software, retail, sports footwear, consumer products, and health clubs. Before that, Marathe worked in the sports consulting group at the International Management Group (IMG), from 1997-1999, where he concentrated primarily on stadium naming rights deals, corporate sponsorships, and athlete endorsements.

Born in Sunnyvale, CA, Marathe received his bachelor’s degree with high honors from the Haas School of Business at the University of California-Berkeley and his MBA from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business.

Marathe and his wife Naya, a patent attorney, reside in Sunnyvale, CA.