Yousef Al-Obaidly

CEO at beIN Media Group

As early as 2003, Yousef Al-Obaidly played an intricate role in the successful launch of the now most prominent pay TV sport network in the MENA region.

Later on in 2012, he kick started the international expansion of the network, with the launch of beIN SPORTS France, Americas and Asia-Pacific.

In December 2013, alongside the then beIN MEDIA GROUP CEO, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, he completed the transition of Al Jazeera Sport into beIN SPORTS, the international sports network.

He is currently CEO of beIN MEDIA GROUP and President of beIN SPORTS France, Americas and Asia-Pacific.

In addition, he is the Secretary General of Qatar Tennis Federation, a board member of Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), and a board member of PSG Football Club and PSG Handball Club.

He graduated from Seattle University.

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  • CEO

    Current role