beIN Media Group: Yousef Al-Obaidly, deputy managing director, is promoted to CEO

Yousef Al-Obaidly (38 years old), deputy managing director of beIN Media Group and president of beIN Sports France, has been promoted to CEO of beIN Media Group by Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, who will remain chairman of the group, on the occasion of the 15^th anniversary of the Qatari pay-TV group on 01/11/2018.

Yousef Al-Obaidly has held "various positions" in his 15 years with beIN Media Group and has "played a central role in establishing beIN as the most prominent pay TV sport network in the MENA region and its global expansion across the sports and entertainment sector. Yousef’s appointment is testament to both his loyalty and commitment to the organisation," said the group.

"I am thrilled to announce Yousef’s appointment as CEO of beIN MEDIA GROUP. Yousef’s experience and drive are instrumental to our organisation as we continue to make great strides as a leader in sports and entertainment. I am confident that Yousef’s leadership will help us achieve our growth ambitions and ensure the success of our operations," said Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, who served as chairman and CEO before this…