Unilazer Ventures has appointed Suhail Chandhok as the new CEO of U Mumba. In this role, he will oversee the management and development of the U Mumba franchise, as the three-time finalists and Pro Kabaddi Season 2 Champions enter their 10th year in PKL.

He replaces Supratik Sen, who has stepped down from his position.

Hailing from three generations of sports, Suhail brings over a decade of experience in the world of sports and entertainment, both in India and overseas. The 35-year-old has been involved in sporting events such as the PKL, Indian Premier League, Indian Super League, Premier Badminton League, Yuva Kabaddi Series, and Hockey India League.

On his appointment, U Mumba team owner Ronnie Screwvala said, “We are delighted to welcome Suhail to the U Mumba family, joining as CEO. Suhail has extensive knowledge of the ecosystem of Kabaddi and other sports in the country and will undoubtedly be a valuable asset to the company. I am looking forward to working with him to deliver on our plans for U Mumba in our 10th year of the franchise and beyond.”

On becoming the CEO, Suhail Chandhok said, “U Mumba is a franchise with a rich legacy, known for its fantastic team culture and I look forward to building on the vision that’s been created and all the success so far. As a franchise that represents the City of Dreams, I’d love for our franchise to remain a team that players aspire to represent and we hope our team culture always represents that. U Mumba has always unearthed, nurtured, and promoted some of the best young sporting talents and I’m thankful to the management and Ronnie for the responsibility of carrying that legacy forward as we enter a new, exciting chapter for this team.”