FIDE Names Grandmaster Emil Sutovsky as CEO of FIDE Enterprises

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has appointed Grandmaster Emil Sutovsky as Chief Executive Officer of FIDE Enterprises, the Swiss-based company wholly owned by the governing body of international chess.

A Dual Role at FIDE

Sutovsky will hold his new position alongside his existing role as Chief Executive Adviser to FIDE President Timur Turlov, combining both responsibilities going forward.

Commercial Mandate

In his capacity as CEO of FIDE Enterprises, Sutovsky will oversee the federation’s commercial operations, with a clear focus on cultivating long-term partnerships and identifying fresh business opportunities. The appointment aligns with FIDE’s wider strategy to bolster its institutional and commercial framework.

FIDE Enterprises is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing the federation’s long-term development objectives by unlocking the commercial potential inherent in the game of chess on a global scale.

Broadening Chess’s Appeal

Another key priority under Sutovsky’s leadership will be strengthening the bond between professional chess and its worldwide audience, making the sport more engaging and accessible to an increasingly diverse public.

Highlights

• Emil Sutovsky appointed CEO of FIDE Enterprises
• He continues serving as Chief Executive Adviser to FIDE President Timur Turlov
• FIDE Enterprises is a Swiss-based, wholly owned subsidiary of FIDE
• Mandate includes building long-term partnerships and developing new business opportunities
• Focus on making professional chess more accessible to a global audience

Source

This report is based on information published by FIDE — International Chess Federation.

Official source: https://www.fide.com/fide-appoints-emil-sutovsky-ceo-of-fide-enterprises/