Ibrox Noise
·12 December 2024
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·12 December 2024
Rangers Chief Commercial Officer Karim Virani has resigned with immediate effect. Appointed a manner of months ago the exit is a shock:
“RANGERS are delighted to announce the appointment of Karim Virani as the club’s new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Karim brings over 15 years of commercial and marketing experience with a career spanning the sports, technology, financial services, telecommunications and broadcast sectors.
Karim joins the club from Socios.com, the world’s leading fan engagement platform, where he was Director of Global Partnerships having previously served as Chief Commercial Officer for English Premier League side, West Ham United.
Karim led Socios’ global partnership portfolio, including flagship football partnerships with the UEFA Champions League, and a number of club sides, including Manchester City, Paris St-Germain, FC Barcelona, AC Milan, Arsenal and Juventus.
Karim spent five years at West Ham United, leaving his role as Chief Commercial Officer in December 2020.
He initially joined West Ham United as Head of Digital in November 2015 before becoming a vital member of the executive leadership team in his roles as Digital Director, Commercial Director and finally, Chief Commercial Officer”
And now he has quit. Another one bites the dust.