GENERAL21 Sept 2026
Karan Yadav named ISL CEO as league moves towards club-based model
The Indian Super League (ISL) has appointed Karan Yadav as its new Chief Executive Officer, as the league moves to a club-led model. Yadav earlier led commercial work at JSW Sports. He will head the League Office, working closely with clubs and the All India Football Federation. That means clubs and the League Office will plan business deals, broadcasts and fan engagement more closely together.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Indian Super League has appointed Karan Yadav as its Chief Executive Officer as it operates under a new club-led model.
- Yadav was most recently Chief Commercial Officer at JSW Sports, where he led a profit and loss of over 300 crore rupees.
- As CEO, Yadav will lead the League Office and work closely with the league's clubs and the All India Football Federation.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business deals in sports sponsorship, branding or broadcast, follow how the ISL's new club-led setup shapes its commercial plans, and check terms carefully before committing to any tie-up.
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