Shibu Immanuel is a Senior Lead Editor at EssentiallySports, heading the Learning and Development department. A driving force behind the team’s growth and success, Shibu heads critical mentorship initiatives that directly elevate the organization’s output. His key contributions include leading the onboarding process, conducting editorial and content training sessions, and overseeing various upskilling programs. Notably, he leads EssentiallySports’ flagship writer initiative, The Journalistic Excellence Program, and organizes impactful workshops like the Sporting Wordsmiths series, which has benefited over 140 writers. With Bachelor’s degrees in journalism and law, Shibu brings a unique blend of expertise to his role. His background extends to public speaking, debate, and mediation, earning him invitations from prestigious educational institutions to judge debate competitions—a testament to his reputation as an eloquent orator. Outside of his professional life, Shibu is an avid motorcyclist with an enduring dream of touring Europe on a café racer. A passionate combat sports enthusiast and a devoted follower of the “sweet science,” he spends his free time training in boxing, experimenting with healthy recipes in the kitchen, and cruising on his beloved motorcycle, Enma. Fitness is another of his passions, as he enjoys working out and maintaining an active lifestyle.