Former Rajasthan Royals (RR) official Raghuram Iyer has been named as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The IOA said Iyer was appointed as its CEO after a “meticulous selection process conducted by the nomination committee”. Previously, Iyer has served as the CEO of IPL sides Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR).
IOA names Raghuram Iyer as CEO
“After careful consideration and thorough interviews with the shortlisted candidates, the nomination committee unanimously selected Mr Iyer for the role of CEO,” the IOA said in a statement, as per PTI.
“His wealth of experience and proven track record in sports management and administration makes him an ideal candidate to lead the IOA in its mission to promote and develop Olympic sports in India,” it said.
IOA joint secretary and All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey had been discharging the functions of the CEO. The CEO will be an ex-officio member of the Executive Council without voting rights.