Anurag Dahiya

CEO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates30 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Proven success in P&L leadership.
Expert in strategic partnerships and commercial transformation.
Recognized for building high-performing teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Sports Media and Broadcasting with a focus on commercial strategy.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic PartnershipsSports Media

Other Skills

Team ManagementContent StrategyBroadcastIPTVStrategyNew MediaNegotiationDigital MediaTelevisionCompetitive AnalysisVODMergers & AcquisitionsTelecommunications

About

Senior executive with a strong track record of driving growth and innovation across sports, entertainment, and broadcasting. Proven success in P&L leadership, strategic partnerships, and commercial transformation across multiple markets. Skilled in unlocking value through key account management, customer-centric innovation, and new business development. Recognised as a collaborative, high-impact leader with strong negotiation skills and a talent for building and motivating diverse, high-performing teams.

Experience

30 yrs

Total Experience

5 yrs

Average Tenure

6 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

International cricket council

Chief Commercial Officer

Mar 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 1 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Lead the ICC’s global commercial strategy across media rights, sponsorship, licensing, and digital IP exploitation. Secured record-breaking media rights deals, expanded commercial partnerships, and elevated fan engagement through digital innovation and global brand initiatives.

Strategic PartnershipsSports MediaTeam ManagementContent StrategyBroadcastIPTV+7

Singtel

2 roles

Head of Content & Ad Sales

Promoted

Apr 2015 – Mar 2020 · 4 yrs 11 mos

Led video content strategy and operations for Singtel (IPTV & OTT), with P&L responsibility for Singtel Media (Singtel’s advertising sales business). Turned around Singtel Media to profitability, launched top-rated Chinese channel eLe, and helped drive Pay TV to market leadership with over 50% share.

Head of Content, mio TV

Mar 2014 – Apr 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

Espn star sports

6 roles

Senior Vice President

Jul 2010 – Mar 2014 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Led regional strategy and product expansion. Launched 24x7 sports news (ESPNEWS), HD channels, and ESPN’s OTT platform. Orchestrated ESS’s re-entry into South Korea via a complex JV, and drove innovation across platforms and markets.

Vice President, Strategy & Business Development / Cricket Rights

May 2009 – Jun 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo

Oversaw strategic planning across Asia and led global cricket rights. Spearheaded syndication deals that doubled revenue targets and positioned ESS as the top global distributor for cricket content.

Vice President, Programming

Promoted

Jul 2006 – May 2009 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Ran programme acquisition for key sports for ESPN STAR Sports Asiawide. Drove programming for South Asia. Established and led global cricket syndication business, building a robust network across major markets.

Director - Programming & Acquisitions

Promoted

Aug 2004 – Jul 2006 · 1 yr 11 mos

Directed programming and rights acquisitions for flagship properties. Played a pivotal role in launching STAR Cricket, a channel dedicated to international cricket.

Associate Director - Business Development

Promoted

Jun 2003 – Jul 2004 · 1 yr 1 mo

Led business development for South Asia. Launched India’s first cricket fantasy game, Super Selector, and founded the Premier Hockey League, the country’s first professional sports league.

Sr Manager - Business Development

Jul 2000 – Jun 2003 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Established the South Asia BD function, driving affiliate sales, regional syndication, and partnerships. Laid the groundwork for innovative content monetization across emerging markets.

Goodyear india limited

National Head of Logistics

Jul 1998 – Jun 2000 · 1 yr 11 mos

Youngest ever to lead national logistics at Goodyear India. Spearheaded a major distribution rationalization project and played a key role in the company’s fastest global SAP rollout, transforming logistics efficiency and scalability.

Espn star sports

Brand Manager - ESPN

Jul 1997 – Jan 1998 · 6 mos

Part of the pioneering team that laid the foundation for Pay TV in India. Helped establish ESPN’s early brand presence, playing a key role in positioning it to become the country’s leading sports brand.

Unilever

Area Sales Manager

Jan 1995 – Jan 1997 · 2 yrs

Led the launch of Wall’s ice cream in East India, building an innovative push-cart retail network to overcome cold chain challenges. Drove market development and on-ground execution in one of India’s most complex operating environments.