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Karan Yadav Appointed CEO of Indian Super League, Ushering in New Club-Led Era
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News18•21-09-2026, 12:00
Karan Yadav Appointed CEO of Indian Super League, Ushering in New Club-Led Era
- •The Indian Super League (ISL) announced Karan Yadav as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a new leadership chapter under a club-led model.
- •Yadav brings nearly two decades of experience in sports, media, marketing, commercial strategy, and operations, with a strong background in football.
- •His career includes co-founding TheHardTackle.com, leading sports and content at Wavemaker, heading sponsorships at ACKO, and serving as Chief Commercial Officer at JSW Sports.
- •As CEO, Yadav will lead the League Office, focusing on strategic, commercial, and organizational direction, strengthening relationships with clubs, broadcasters, and sponsors, and building a high-performing team.
- •This appointment is pivotal for the ISL's evolution, aiming to build a stronger, more connected league that drives Indian football forward, with Yadav being the first CEO under the new club-led structure.
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The Indian Super League announced Karan Yadav as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a leadership transition under its new club-led model.
Prior to his appointment, Karan Yadav served as the Chief Commercial Officer at JSW Sports, where he managed a Rs 300-plus crore P&L across various sports franchises.
Karan Yadav began his football career in 2010 by co-founding TheHardTackle.com, a digital football publication where he served as Editor-in-Chief.
