FIDE announced the appointment of Emil Sutovsky to a new leadership position. Sutovsky took up the position of CEO of FIDE Enterprises on November 5.

Emil’s role is to oversee FIDE’s commercial activities. He will focus on building long-term partnerships and developing new business opportunities. The appointment forms part of FIDE’s efforts to strengthen its institutional and commercial capabilities.

FIDE Enterprises is a commercial company owned by FIDE and based in Switzerland. The company was organized alongside the changes in FIDE’s administrative structure in late October.

The Chief Executive Officer position was eliminated from FIDE. Emil Sutovsky served as FIDE CEO from 2022 to 2026. Emil Sutovsky was appointed to the position of FIDE’s Chief Executive Adviser. He will combine the role of CEO of FIDE Enterprises with his position as CEA to FIDE President Timur Turlov.

Credit: Michal Walusza / FIDE