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Karan Yadav Appointed CEO as ISL Moves to Club‑Led Model
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 09:46 PM
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The Indian Super League has appointed Karan Yadav as its chief executive officer as the competition shifts to a club‑led governance structure.
Karan Yadav has been named chief executive officer of the Indian Super League (ISL), coinciding with the league's decision to adopt a club‑led governance model. The appointment was announced by ISL officials as part of a broader restructuring aimed at giving clubs greater influence over league operations.
Under the new club‑led model, the ten franchise clubs will collectively oversee key decisions such as scheduling, commercial partnerships, and player regulations. The shift is intended to align the league more closely with global football standards and to enhance the financial sustainability of each club.
Yadav, who previously held senior roles within Indian sports administration, will steer the league through the transition period and oversee day‑to‑day operations. His mandate includes strengthening the league’s brand, expanding its fan base, and ensuring a smooth implementation of the club‑centric framework.
Under the new club‑led model, the ten franchise clubs will collectively oversee key decisions such as scheduling, commercial partnerships, and player regulations. The shift is intended to align the league more closely with global football standards and to enhance the financial sustainability of each club.
Yadav, who previously held senior roles within Indian sports administration, will steer the league through the transition period and oversee day‑to‑day operations. His mandate includes strengthening the league’s brand, expanding its fan base, and ensuring a smooth implementation of the club‑centric framework.