Ahtesham Sadiq

Founder & CEO @Rdx Sports

Manchester, GB

I founded RDX Sports in with a clear purpose: to make high-quality combat sports and fitness gear accessible—without compromise. What started at grassroots level has grown into a globally trusted brand, serving both consumers and B2B partners.From day one, we’ve built everything from the ground up—bootstrapped, vertically integrated, and relentlessly customer-focused. RDX now operates across North America, Europe, and Asia, with a scalable infrastructure built to serve individuals, institutions, and global distributors alike.Over two decades, I’ve had the privilege of leading RDX through every stage of growth—guided by perseverance, product obsession, and people.Key Impact Areas:Strategic Leadership: Defined long-term vision and global expansion across combat sports, fitness, and recovery.Manufacturing: Led vertical integration with in-house production of SKUs.Market Expansion: Built strong B2C and B2B channels with global warehousing.eCommerce Growth: Scaled on Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and D2C platforms, reaching 8-figure revenues.B2B Partnerships: Developed a robust partner network—serving gyms, studios, distributors, and corporate wellness clients.Team & Culture: Built a high-performance, cross-functional team with a bias for innovation.Brand Positioning: Established RDX as an athlete-first brand via grassroots sponsorships and influencer engagement.Highlights:One of the top-rated combat sports brands on global marketplacesTrusted by thousands of B2B partners across 100+ countriesFully self-funded and vertically integrated since inceptionPhilosophy: I believe real scale comes from solving real problems—whether for a single fighter or a global partner. Relationships, consistency, and purpose drive everything we do.