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Raghuram Iyer is a veteran sports management professional and administrator. He is currently the CEO of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).[1]. Iyer has worked across sporting disciplines as the former CEO of RPSG Sports[2]. He launched the sports vertical of the RPSG Group in 2016 and held key leadership positions in franchises owned by the group including IPL teams Rising Pune Super Giants and Lucknow Super Giants in cricket, ATK Mohun Bagan in the India Super League (ISL) in and the RPSG Mavericks team in Ultimate Table Tennis League. He has also served as the CEO of IPL side Rajasthan Royals[3].

Early Life & Education

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Iyer holds a post-graduate management degree from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.[4] He earned an undergraduate degree in B.A Honours in Economics from SRCC, Delhi University.

Career

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He started his career in television with executive roles at Sony Entertainment Television and Discovery Channel[5]

Rajasthan Royals

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Iyer's transition to sports management happened in 2007 when he was appointed CEO of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals[6]. He had been a part of the franchise since its inception and was a member of the founding management team which won the bid for the Jaipur IPL team[7]. Rajasthan Royals would go on to win the IPL in its inaugural season.

RPSG Sports

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In 2016, Iyer moved to RP-Sanjeev Goenka Group's sports business RPSG Sports where he was appointed as CEO. Group Chairman Sanjeev Goenka announced Iyer would manage all of the Group's interests in sports across cricket, football and table-tennis.[8] He also served as CEO of the group's Pune-based IPL franchise Rising Pune Supergiant as well as Lucknow Super Giants.[9] During his tenure with RPSG Sports he also led the Group's football team ATK Mohun Bagan which competes in the ISL as well as the table-tennis franchise RPSG Mavericks.[10]

Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

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The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) appointed Iyer as CEO on 5 January, 2024. According to a statement by the Association, Iyer was selected unanimously for the post by the IOA Nomination Committee after thorough interviews and careful consideration of the shortlisted candidates.[11] However, in February, his appointment became a bone of contention between IOA President PT Usha and its Executive Council. At least 10 of the 15 Executive Council members signed on a suspension order of Iyer as CEO and termed his appointment "null and void". Usha continued to back Iyer's appointment.

In September, the stalemate continued as 12 of the 15 EC members voted against the ratification of Iyer as CEO at a meeting that was chaired by IOA President PT Usha and also included IOC Director Jeromy Poivet as a special invitee.[12]

The Council members had raised strong objection to Iyer's pay package of approximately Rs 3 crore annually[13]. In a letter in October 3, the EC also stated they want to advertise the position afresh and the process of the appointment of CEO be reinitiated with new terms of reference.[14]

References

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  1. ^ Nag, Uthaya (5 January 2024). "Indian Olympic Association appoints Raghuram Iyer as CEO". olympics.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  2. ^ Kanungo, Soumonty (19 January 2016). "Raghu Iyer named CEO of Goenka's cricket business". livemint. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  3. ^ Nag, Uthaya (6 January 2024). "Indian Olympic Association appoints Raghuram Iyer as CEO". Olympics.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  4. ^ Kapoor Gaba, Anjali (5 May 2013). "Rajasthan Royals CEO, Raghu Iyer on food, rest & play while on the road". Fortune India. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  5. ^ Bhattacharjee, Sushruta (27.09.2024). "Who is Raghu Iyer? The new IOA CEO whose appointment led to rift between PT Usha and EC Members". MyKhel. Retrieved 22.10.2024. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
  6. ^ Kanungo, Soumonty (19.01.2016). "Raghu Iyer named CEO of Goenka's cricket business". livemint. Retrieved 19.10.2024. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
  7. ^ Kapoor Gaba, Anjali (05.05.2013). "Rajasthan Royal CEo, Raghu Iyer, on food, rest and play while on the road". Fortune India. Retrieved 19.10.2024. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
  8. ^ Kanungo, Soumonty (16.01.2016). "Raghu Iyer named CEO of Goenka's cricket business". livemint. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ PTI (05.01.2024). "IOA appoints Raghuram Iyer as its CEO". Economic Times. Retrieved 19.10.2024. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
  10. ^ "Explained: Why Appointment of Raghu Iyer as Indian Olympic Association CEO is a Step in Right Direction". News18. 22.01.2024. Retrieved 19.10.2024. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
  11. ^ Hussain, Sabi (05.01.2024). "Indian Olympic Association appoints Raghuram Iyer as its CEO". Times of India. Retrieved 19.10.2024. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
  12. ^ Roy, Avishek (26.09.2024). "IOA board rejects appointment of CEO Raghuram Iyer". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 19.10.2024. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
  13. ^ Vasavda, Mihir (05.10.2024). "PM Modi made a strong pitch for 2036 Olympics. A year later, India's bid has stalled". Indian Express. Retrieved 19.10.2024. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
  14. ^ Roy, Avishek (26.09.2024). "IOA board rejects appointment of CEO Raghuram Iyer". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 19.10.2024. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
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