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ISL names Karan Yadav CEO as league shifts to club‑led model
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 04:01 PM
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The Indian Super League has appointed Karan Yadav as its chief executive officer, marking the first appointment under the league’s newly adopted club‑led governance structure.
The Indian Super League (ISL) announced today that Karan Yadav will take over as chief executive officer.
His appointment comes as the league implements a club‑led model, shifting operational control from a central authority to the participating clubs. Under the new structure, the CEO will coordinate between clubs, sponsors and the league’s commercial partners to streamline decision‑making.
League officials said the move aims to give clubs greater influence over strategic direction while maintaining a unified brand for Indian football. Yadav’s background in sports administration is expected to help the league navigate the transition and drive growth.
His appointment comes as the league implements a club‑led model, shifting operational control from a central authority to the participating clubs. Under the new structure, the CEO will coordinate between clubs, sponsors and the league’s commercial partners to streamline decision‑making.
League officials said the move aims to give clubs greater influence over strategic direction while maintaining a unified brand for Indian football. Yadav’s background in sports administration is expected to help the league navigate the transition and drive growth.