BCCI appoints media veteran Rahul Johri as CEO

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket board has appointed Rahul Johri as its new chief executive officer, in line with the recommendations of the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee.

Before this assignment, Johri was executive vice-president and general manager for South Asia at Discovery Network.

He will take on his new role on June 1, 2016, reporting to the BCCI secretary and will be based at the Mumbai office.

Johri will be responsible for the smooth functioning of operations, stakeholder management and building robust strategies for further promoting the sport.

“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,” said BCCI president Shashank Manohar.

BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur said: “We welcome Rahul aboard and wish him luck for his new role at BCCI. In the past one year, BCCI has undertaken various initiatives aimed towards transforming the working of BCCI in order to make the functioning more robust. This endeavor is another initiative of the board aimed in the same direction and will mark as one more milestone towards strengthening the professional working of the BCCI.”

Johri said: “I am honored at the opportunity to serve millions of Indian cricket fans. It will be my utmost endeavor to contribute to the Indian cricket.”