BCCI opts for media veteran Rahul Johri as CEO

Rahul Johri, former Executive Vice-President - Asia Pacific and General Manager for South Asia at Discovery Networks, has been appointed as CEO of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The Board announced the appointment today. Johri will take charge from June 1, 2016.

In this new role, Johri will be based in Mumbai and will be reporting to the Honorary Secretary, BCCI.

Johri, who has over 20 years of experience in the media industry, was previously associated with Discovery Networks, where he had a 15-year stint. He was heading the network’s South Asia operations for the last eight years.

A report appearing in the BCCI website quoted Shashank Manohar, President, BCCI, as stating, “We are pleased to have Rahul with us and are sure his vast experience and knowledge will benefit the board. His vision, guidance and support will contribute towards the successful working of the BCCI.”

Commenting on his appointment, Johri, said, “I am honoured at the opportunity to serve millions of Indian cricket fans. It will be my utmost endeavour to contribute to Indian cricket. I am thankful to the President and Honorary Secretary of the BCCI for bestowing such faith in me. I look forward to everyone’s support to fulfill this tremendous responsibility.” 

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