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NDTV
07-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Who Is Sanjog Gupta? All You Need To Know About The New ICC CEO
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the appointment of media baron, Sanjog Gupta, as the board's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on Monday. Gupta joins the Jay Shah-led ICC, replacing Australian Geoff Allardice, who stepped down before the Champions Trophy earlier this year over 'personal reasons'. Gupta is already a well-known figure in the cricketing industry. He was serving as the CEO (Sports & Live Experiences) at JioStar but will now be taking charge of his new role at ICC with immediate effect. Who Is Sanjog Gupta? Gupta started his career in the sports industry as a journalist, working for The Tribune in Delhi. This is where he developed a deep understanding of media and storytelling. On the educational front, Gupta holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Economics from Delhi University, which he completed in 2002. Gupta joined Star India in 2010 as the company's Assistant Vice-President. He held multiple leadership roles in content, programming, and strategy. He became CEO of Sports at Disney & Star India in 2020, while holding different portfolios in sports. After the merger of Viacom18 and Disney Star, Gupta was named the CEO of Sports & Live Experiences at JioStar in November 2024. With his contributions to sports broadcasting, Gupta has been hailed as the architect of India's modern sports ecosystem. He also played an important role in the growth of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and ICC events. Gupta was the man behind the rise of Indian domestic sports leagues such as the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) and Indian Super League (ISL). Sanjog Gupta's Appointment As ICC Chairman He will be the seventh CEO of the ICC, which said it received more than 2,500 applications from 25 countries, from which 12 candidates were shortlisted. "Candidates ranged from leaders associated with sport's governing bodies to senior corporate executives from across sectors," the ICC said. The names were forwarded to the Nominations Committee comprising ICC deputy chairman Imran Khwaja, ECB chairman Richard Thompson, SLC president Shammi Silva, and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. They recommended Gupta for the role, which was approved by ICC chairman Jay Shah. "Sanjog Gupta has been a driving force behind the transformation of sports broadcasting in India and globally," the ICC said. "Sanjog has played a pivotal role in shaping the continued growth of marquee Cricket properties such as ICC events & IPL, establishing domestic sports leagues like PKL and ISL, furthering the popularity of global sporting events such as Premier League and Wimbledon and scaling the business across consumer and commercial objectives," it said. Shah said Gupta's experience in sports strategy and commercialisation will be vital for the ICC. "Sanjog brings extensive experience in sports strategy and commercialisation, which will be invaluable for the ICC," he said. "His deep understanding of the global sports as well as M&E landscape combined with his continued curiosity about the cricket fan's perspective and passion for technology will prove essential in our ambition to grow the game in the coming years." Gupta succeeds Allardice who had quit in January this year after a four-year tenure.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
ICC appoints Sanjog Gupta as Chief Executive Officer
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Sanjog Gupta as its new CEO, effective immediately. Gupta, formerly CEO of Sports & Live Experiences at JioStar, brings over two decades of experience in the sports and media industry. ICC Chairman Jay Shah highlighted Gupta's expertise in sports strategy and commercialization, crucial for growing cricket globally and establishing it in the Olympics. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday appointed Sanjog Gupta as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with immediate a senior figure in global media, entertainment and sports ecosystems, is the seventh CEO of the administrative currently is the CEO of Sports & Live Experiences at JioStar and brings with him over two decades of cross-functional experience. "Gupta is a visionary leader with proven expertise in building successful consumer franchises and is widely regarded as one of the architects of the modern sports ecosystem in India," the ICC said in a Chairman Jay Shah said, "I am pleased to announce that Sanjog Gupta has been appointed as the CEO of the ICC. Sanjog brings extensive experience in sports strategy and commercialisation, which will be invaluable for the ICC.""His deep understanding of the global sports as well as the M&E landscape, combined with his continued curiosity about the cricket fan's perspective and passion for technology, will prove essential in our ambition to grow the game in the coming years. Our goal is to move beyond traditional boundaries and establish cricket as a regular sport in the Olympics, growing its expanse across the world and deepening its roots in its core markets," Shah added."We considered several exceptional candidates for this position, but the Nominations Committee unanimously recommended Sanjog. The ICC Board Directors look forward to working closely with him, and I would like to welcome him on behalf of everyone at the ICC."The ICC had launched a global recruitment process in March The role received over 2,500 applications from candidates across 25 countries. Candidates ranged from leaders associated with sports governing bodies to senior corporate executives from across ICC's HR & Remuneration Committee reviewed and shortlisted 12 candidates, whose profiles were then shared with the Nominations Committee comprising ICC Deputy Chair Imran Khwaja, ECB Chair Richard Thompson, SLC President Shammi Silva, and BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia. The committee unanimously recomended Gupta for the recommendation was subsequently approved by ICC Chairman Jay Shah after further assessment and commented, "It is a privilege to have this opportunity, especially at a time when cricket is poised for unprecedented growth and enjoys the passionate support of almost 2 billion fans worldwide. These are exciting times for the sport as marquee events grow in stature, commercial avenues widen and opportunities such as the women's game scale in popularity. Cricket's inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and the rapid acceleration of technology deployment/adoption could act as force-multipliers for the Cricket movement around the world .""I look forward to contributing to the next phase of cricket's evolution, expanding its global footprint, enhancing the fan experience, and working closely with ICC Member Boards to build on our strong foundations."Gupta has been a key figure in the transformation of sports broadcasting in India and globally. He has played an instrumental role in shaping the continued growth of marquee Cricket properties such as ICC events & IPL, establishing domestic sports leagues like PKL and ISL, furthering the popularity of global sporting events such as Premier League and Wimbledon and scaling the business across consumer and commercial began his career as a journalist and joined Star India (now JioStar) in 2010. Over the years, he held multiple leadership roles in content, programming and strategy before becoming Head of Sports at Disney & Star India in 2020. Under his stewardship, the Sports portfolio at Star India scaled across consumer and commercial objectives with a strong emphasis on long-term growth and operational efficiency. Notably, he played a crucial role in developing and executing multi-language, digital-first, and women-centric sports was appointed CEO of JioStar Sports in November 2024 following the merger of Viacom18 and Disney Star, forming a powerful new sports media entity. Known for combining business acumen with creative storytelling, he has consistently delivered innovation-led growth across media and sports ecosystems.
