GMR Sports, the sports division of GMR Group, has named Satyam Trivedi as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Earlier, he was RPSG Sports’ Executive Director and Deputy CEO before taking on this position.
Prior to joining RPSG, Trivedi spent more than 12 years as the head of Adani Sportsline, serving in that capacity from June 2011 to October 2023. In addition, he worked as a partner at CANARY for over seven years, from March 2004 to May 2011.
In a LinkedIn post, Trivedi mentioned, “Excited to step onto the pitch as the new skipper of GMR Sports! Having shared the field with many of the teammates before, it’s fantastic to see familiar faces around! Thrilled for the opportunity to work alongside the promoter family, whose grace and genuine warmth have always bowled me over. Their sportsmanship and vision are a winning combination.”
Welcoming Trivedi onboard, GMR Sports stated in a LinkedIn, “Satyam brings extensive expertise in managing marquee sports properties like ILT20, IPL, WPL, and SA20. With his rich experience in revenue growth, brand building, and sports operations, he’ll lead our established portfolio including Kabaddi, Kho Kho, Legends League, and ILT20. A portfolio that has gone onwards and upwards under the able stewardship of PKSV Sagar, who will continue to lead the expansion of the new sports business portfolio going forward. Here’s to new heights in GMR Sports.”