Ravi Krishnan joins IPL Jaipur Franchise as Vice Chairman

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Ravi Krishnan, former Managing Director of IMG South Asia, has joined the IPL Jaipur Franchise , owned by Emerging Media, as Vice Chairman. Ravi, with over a decade of Sports Marketing experience in India and Asia, had been in discussion with more than one IPL franchise before this appointment.

 

Commenting on his decision Ravi Krishnan said, "The IPL is the biggest thing to have happened in the history of Indian sport. The approach which the owners of the Jaipur franchise have demonstrated is one of utmost professionalism and planning. This augurs well for success both on and off the field. We are in it to win."

 

Ravi will play an advisory role to the Franchise in structuring the business for commercial, operational and on-field success.  

 

"The team is incredibly excited about the addition of Ravi. His reputation and knowledge in this industry will be very valuable, and his commercial experience is unparalleled in this market" said Manoj Badale, Chairman, Emerging Media.

 

Ravi Krishnan continues to be the proprietor of ABLER Advisory Private Limited, an Investment Advisory focused principally on Private Equity in Real Estate. Prior to Abler Advisory, Krishnan spent, over 11 years with IMG South Asia based in India 

 

Sourced From: IPAN