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Russell Wolff is ESPN Intl executive VP, MD
MUMBAI: Russell Wolff has been promoted to ESPN International executive VP and MD.
The announcement was made by ESPN and ABC Sports president George Bodenheimer.
Wolff will continue to oversee all of ESPN’s businesses outside the US. These include television, radio, print, internet, wireless, consumer products, and event management. He and his team from ESPN International will work closely with ESPN’s domestic groups to grow the ESPN brand abroad by launching new businesses and expanding existing franchises.
Under Wolff’s stewardship, ESPN International has evolved to include ownership, in whole or in part, of 30 television networks, as well as radio and internet businesses, which together extend the ESPN brand to more than 190 countries and territories. In addition, ESPN’s flagship programme SportsCenter has been developed into a franchise that now includes local editions for viewers in India, Canada, Brazil among other countries.
Recently, Wolff oversaw the launch of a variety of ancillary international businesses including ESPN The Magazine in China, ESPN and X Games-branded consumer products in Japan, and X Games events in Latin America and Asia
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Sunny Jain promoted to director of analytics at OLX Autos
Long-time OLX analytics leader steps up to drive data-led growth
GURUGRAM: Sunny Jain has been promoted to director of analytics at OLX Autos, marking the latest step in a career built on numbers, insights, and sharp business instincts. With more than a decade of experience across analytics, finance, and consulting, Jain now takes charge of shaping data-driven strategies and strengthening the company’s analytical backbone.
He has been part of OLX for over seven years, steadily climbing the ranks. Jain joined the company in 2018 as head of analytics, moved up to associate director for BI and analytics in 2020, and now assumes the top analytics role at OLX Autos. In his new position, he will focus on refining decision-making frameworks, building stronger analytical capabilities, and supporting growth initiatives across the business.
Before OLX, Jain held leadership roles at NIIT, Yepme, and Transweb Global, where he worked on everything from marketing analytics and pricing algorithms to machine learning models and digital funnel optimisation. Earlier in his career, he spent time at Capital One and Irevna, gaining exposure to financial analytics, risk management, and portfolio modelling.
He began his professional journey as a derivatives trader at Futures First and later moved into consulting at Technopak Advisors, working on market strategy and financial modelling projects.
An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Jain holds a B.Tech in Textile Engineering. He also completed the CFA programme, adding a strong finance foundation to his technical skill set.
With this promotion, OLX Autos is placing its bets on experience and analytics firepower to drive smarter decisions and faster growth.
