Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
Latest News about Venky Mysore
16/12/2025
KKR CEO Venky Mysore commented on the franchise's key signings at the TATA IPL Auction 2026. He shared insights on strategic acquisitions ahead of the upcoming season. This reflects KKR's preparations for the IPL 2026 tournament.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife | Veena |
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Career
| Served as chairman of the Bangalore chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce from 2002 to 2003. | |
| Over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry in North America and Asia. | |
| Worked at MetLife for over 21 years, leaving as managing director of PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited in 2010. | |
| Country head of India Division and vice president of Sun Life Financial Asia until 2 January 2007. | |
| Non-executive and non-independent director of Gujarat Sidhee Cement Ltd. | |
| Director at Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited. | |
| Independent non-executive director at Oberoi Realty Limited. | |
| Director of Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited. | |
| CEO and managing director of Kolkata Knight Riders since 2010. | |
| CEO of Red Chillies Entertainment since 2013. | |
| Instrumental in Kolkata Knight Riders acquiring the Trinbago Knight Riders franchise in the Caribbean Premier League. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Venky Mysore is an Indian-born American businessman and the CEO at Red Chillies Entertainment. | |
| 2. He also holds the positions of CEO and Managing Director of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL team. | |
| 3. He came from a conservative middle-class South Indian family. | |
| 4. Venky Mysore was a talented cricketer aspiring to play for his country before focusing on academics while studying in the United States. | |
| 5. He showcased his cricket skills at a high level for the University of Madras. | |
| 6. In Coimbatore, he played cricket at the district level and won the South Zone Championship. | |
| 7. He had the opportunity to play alongside notable cricketers like Krishnamachari Srikkanth and Laxman Sivaramakrishnan. | |
| 8. From 2002 to 2003, he led the Bangalore chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce. | |
| 9. With over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, he worked in North America and Asia. | |
| 10. He served at MetLife for almost 21 years before joining Kolkata Knight Riders in 2010. | |
| 11. Venky Mysore played a key role in Shah Rukh Khan's acquisition of the Trinbago Knight Riders franchise in the Caribbean Premier League. | |
| 12. He is often referred to as Shah Rukh Khan’s right-hand man. | |
| 13. In 2013, he became the CEO at Red Chillies Entertainment. | |
| 14. In 2022, there were concerns of Venky Mysore interfering in team selection at Kolkata Knight Riders, which later turned out to be a misunderstanding. | |
| 15. In 2023, Kolkata Knight Riders secured Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc as the costliest player in IPL history. | |
| 16. Venky Mysore defended the high price, emphasizing Starc’s exceptional skills. |