WWE has appointed Nick Khan as its new president and chief revenue officer.
Khan was a practicing attorney who transitioned into being a talent agent in 2006, joining International Creative Management to launch their sports media department. In 2012, he moved to Creative Artists Agency to become co-head of television, where WWE was among his clients.
“Nick is a seasoned media executive with a deep understanding of our business and a proven track record of generating significant value for sports and entertainment properties,” said Vince McMahon, chairman and CEO of Stamford-headquartered WWE.
“While representing WWE at CAA, he was instrumental in transforming our business model by securing domestic media rights increases of 3.6-times over our previous agreements. Nick”™s management style and personal demeanor are perfect for WWE”™s entrepreneurial culture, and he will fit right in with our exceptional management team.”
Khan replaces George Barrios and Michelle Wilson, who served as co-presidents from 2018 until they were fired in January. Barrios had also been WWE”™s chief strategy and financial officer and Wilson was chief revenue and marketing officer.
