Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Date of Birth | 30/12/1958 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Venky Mysore
21/05/2026
Venky Mysore said at a Knight Golf event that KKR had bid for a place in the Women's Premier League but came in seventh in a field where only five teams were selected. He stated that the franchise remains fully committed to joining the league if it expands in future.
16/12/2025
KKR CEO Venky Mysore spoke after the franchise secured Australian all-rounder Cameron Green at a record bid during the IPL 2026 auction. He said the team was pleased with the outcome given the unpredictable nature of the auction. He described Green as a valuable young all-rounder who could contribute with both bat and ball.
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Bio/Wiki
| Venky Mysore is an Indian-American business executive who is the CEO and managing director of Kolkata Knight Riders and the CEO of Red Chillies Entertainment. | |
| Venky Mysore is an Indian-American business executive who is the CEO of Red Chillies Entertainment and CEO and managing director of Kolkata Knight Riders. |
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. | |
| Started career in the US in 1985 with MetLife, holding positions in Washington DC, Pittsburgh PA, and New York City. | |
| India Country Head of Sun Life Financial from January 2007 to October 2010. | |
| Under his leadership, KKR won IPL titles in 2012 and 2014, qualified for Champions League in 2011, 2012, reached final in 2014, and became first IPL franchise to break even and turn profit. | |
| Chief executive of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders franchise in the International League T20. |
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. |
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