Rahul Johri takes charge as BCCI's first CEO

Prior to this, Rahul Johri was the Asia Pacific’s executive vice-president and general manager for South Asia with Discovery Networks.

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri will report to secretary Ajay Shirke.

Former media professional Rahul Johri on Wednesday took charge as the first CEO of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, in line with the recommendations of the Supreme Court-appointed Justice R.M. Lodha committee.

The national cricket board welcomed the CEO, who will report to secretary Ajay Shirke.

BCCI extends a warm welcome to CEO Mr. Rahul Johri who takes charge from today. >pic.twitter.com/TtwsvCjmHL

— BCCI (@BCCI) >June 1, 2016

According to the BCCI rulebook, the secretary is vested with all the executive powers.

Prior to this, Johri was the Asia Pacific’s executive vice-president and general manager for South Asia with Discovery Networks.