Official New CCO Appointed - Karim Virani

[DuntocherBear]

I hadn't heard of the socios company before but doing some Googling doesn't fill me with confidence. West ham signed up in April, by the June, fan groups were up in arms about it all. The only reason I worry about this, is Rangers mention he comes from the 'Worlds leading fan engagement platform , Socios." Time will tell if we go down that road....

 

[ForGodForCountryForever]

I cant say Ive seen too much of him but he sounds impressive.

Is there a Youtube highlights package?

 

[perthtruebluetwo]

On paper he seems a very good appointment, he has big boots to fill as out last CCO done an outstanding job.

 

[Phil'ieve]

This has to be the shitiest moan ever on FF.

Especially given the fact there is actually a photo

 

[Blendz Bears]

Interesting appointment and see where the next area for growth is for the club commercially. I'm still thinking there will be a push to focus on in Asia. Whether that's India or Korea for example

 

[1872BL]

Very impressive CV

 

[Brian Laudrup]

With James Bisgrove as his boss he will be scrutinised every single day, he has a lot to live up to

 

[Beer Belly Loyal]

Reading this fills me with great joy.

"I believe that Rangers has the potential to be one of the leading clubs in the world. I am confident that, together with the backing our supporters and club partners, we can achieve great things."

 

[Hap Hapablap]

Just the CFO and COO to go then?

 

[Jim Prideaux]

Interesting appointment and see where the next area for growth is for the club commercially. I'm still thinking there will be a push to focus on in Asia. Whether that's India or Korea for example

We’ve already started in India, as evidenced with the Bengalaru partnership and our partnership with the Indian football federation.

Coincidentally, I have became friendly with quite a few Indians over the past couple of years and only one of them knew about us, whenever he’s here he goes to games and loves it.

The others that liked football were more of the touristy Man United types.

 

[Hells Bells]

Looks a good appointment.

 

[Gauche.]

Not for me.
I don't care about his skills or business acumen.
In the photo attached to the article he is wearing an open neck shirt!
No tie or cravat.
Unstruthian and totally unacceptable.


There, just getting the usual mental reasons on the thread so others don't have to.

All joking aside, welcome to our club.

 

[1BadMouse]

Nothing but positivity from me, certainly has pedigree

Happy with this appointment

 

[Lovenkrands Dug]

Just the CFO and COO to go then?

Wilson, Barclay and Dickson still to be replaced.

 

[RossS1872]

I mean surely with MyGers we don't really need to go down that socios route no? Apart from that he has a really decent CV

 

[Shengus Malengus]

Rangers Announce Appointment Of Karim Virani As Chief Commercial Officer

RANGERS are delighted to announce the appointment of Karim Virani as the club's new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

www.rangers.co.uk

He’ll need to be a success with that rhyming slang of a surname.

 

[Hap Hapablap]

Wilson, Barclay and Dickson still to be replaced.

I think Barclay and Dickson role will merge will it not?

Zeb Jacobs replaced Mulholland I assume, but I would not be surprised if there is no rush to replace Wilson, if at all.

 

[Ryan3194]

Bisgrove certainly isn’t hanging about in getting the roles filled. Pleasing to see the urgency to ensure we’ve got the right people in the right roles.

 

[Lovenkrands Dug]

I think Barclay and Dickson role will merge will it not?

Zeb Jacobs replaced Mulholland I assume, but I would not be surprised if there is no rush to replace Wilson, if at all.

Not sure, I thought Dickson done the admin work for the footballing side too, which is surely a role in itself?

I'd also be very surprised if we didn't get another DOF. There's a reason most clubs have one, footballing departments are massive these days and having someone organising the background work and letting the manager focus on the team is helpful.

 

[Cooper 11]

Sounds impressive.

How are Hammers fans reacting? Usually a good indicator.

 

[Blendz Bears]

We’ve already started in India, as evidenced with the Bengalaru partnership and our partnership with the Indian football federation.

Coincidentally, I have became friendly with quite a few Indians over the past couple of years and only one of them knew about us, whenever he’s here he goes to games and loves it.

The others that liked football were more of the touristy Man United types.

Yeah know about the Bengalaru partnership and the other Indian one was meaning pushing it out more. I think covid had slowed the plans down but have a feeling with next development phase this will be pushed hard. Just my opinion could be way off though.

 

[MrsC2u]

Can't be that big a deal if they can't post a pic of the guy's coupon on official site.

There's a picture of him at the bottom of the article

 

[temperance]

The first replies on rangers Facebook page “we need players,can he play up front,
some of our support really can’t see the wood from the trees.

They are embarrassing

 

[mcbeath1872]

A warm welcome to him.

He looks to have a good blend of experience, achievements, connections and drive.

I'm very positive about this appointment.

 

[waltersmith]

Good luck to him

 

[TheProdfather]

Karim the dream

 

[RFC_Falkirk]

Another good CV. Good to see the club attracting talent, the new era seems to be really focusing on making the club more professional and modern

 

[TheEgg]

Some folk make me cringe

 

[orjan_persson]

Can't be that big a deal if they can't post a pic of the guy's coupon on official site.

 

[gu_bear]

Seems to have a good CV.

Just like Bisgrove. Reads like a good appointment.

He’s pals with Bisgrove from Betfair.

 

[Euro Scooter]

He'll sign commercial deals for fun up here.

 

[OranjeBear]

Had a relatively brief exchange of messages with Karim earlier. Seems like a nice chap, very strong CV and genuinely seems delighted to be here.

 

[The Blue Iceberg]

Reading this fills me with great joy.

"I believe that Rangers has the potential to be one of the leading clubs in the world. I am confident that, together with the backing our supporters and club partners, we can achieve great things."

That was the very same paragraph that jumped out at me too BB.

Club World Cup 2025 here we come and then a starting place at the table of the new updated European Super League will do for me!

 

[Fingers1872]

Can't be that big a deal if they can't post a pic of the guy's coupon on official site.

Try scrolling down

 

[SHOTTSLOYAL]

Good CV. Hopefully he keeps that Socios fan token shit away from us though.

Can’t see it engaging with our supporter demographic and buying trends as a fan base to be honest.