Venu Nair

Venu Nair is a seasoned professional in the sports and entertainment industry, currently serving as the Managing Director for the Middle East and South Asia and President of Cricket at SPORTFIVE since October 2023. Prior roles include President of Emerging Markets at Sports Partners International Ltd from October 2019 to October 2023, and President at Ortus Sport & Entertainment Ltd from October 2017 to September 2019. Venu Nair's extensive experience also includes nearly 12 years at Lagardère Sports as President of Global Business Alliances, and founding Fresh Brew Communications. With a strong background in broadcasting and production, Venu Nair has held key positions such as Senior Vice President at Nimbus Communications and Independent Producer at Definitions. Venu Nair holds several certifications, including a Marketing Strategy Certificate from Cornell University, a Fintech Certificate from Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Bombay.