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Karan Yadav Appointed First CEO of ISL Under New Club-Led Model
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Storyboard•21-09-2026, 11:02
Karan Yadav Appointed First CEO of ISL Under New Club-Led Model
- •Karan Yadav has been named the first Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Super League (ISL) as it transitions to a club-led model.
- •Yadav announced his appointment on LinkedIn, marking his return to Indian football where his career began.
- •He previously served as Chief Commercial Officer at JSW Sports, overseeing revenue strategy for teams like Delhi Capitals and Bengaluru FC.
- •Yadav's experience also includes leadership roles at ACKO, focusing on sports and entertainment partnerships, and Wavemaker, managing BCCI and IPL sponsorships.
- •His appointment is central to the ISL's next phase, as the league is being rebuilt around its clubs.
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Karan Yadav has been appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Super League (ISL) under its new club-led model, returning to the sport where his career originally began.
Before joining the ISL, Yadav served as the Chief Commercial Officer at JSW Sports from April 2023 to September 2026, managing revenue strategy and commercial operations across various sports franchises.
Under the club-led model roadmap signed with the AIFF, ISL clubs agreed to pay an administrative fee starting at Rs 1.1 crore per club annually, totaling Rs 15.4 crore alongside a 10% share of net profits.
