In keeping with the Lodha Panel recommendation, BCCI has appointed Rahul Johri as its first ever CEO.
He will take on his new role starting June 1 and he will report to Anurag Thakur, the BCCI Secretary and will be based at the Mumbai office.
On confirming the story, BCCI president Shashank Manohar said-
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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.
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Meanwhile, Johri sounded excited and said he would serve the BCCI to the best of his abilities.
With over 20 years of experience in the media industry, he was last associated with Discovery Networks for 15 years and for the past eight years was leading South Asia operations.