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Nick Khan

Nick Khan is an American business executive and former sports and talent agent best known as the president of WWE and a board member of TKO Group Holdings.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nick Khan is an American business executive and former sports and talent agent best known as the president of WWE and a board member of TKO Group Holdings. He became a prominent figure in professional wrestling corporate leadership after joining WWE in 2020 and later serving as co-CEO alongside Stephanie McMahon.

Early life and education

Nick Khan was born in 1974 and is American. Publicly available biographical details in the provided sources are limited, but he is identified as a second-generation Iranian-American in one source.

Career before WWE

Before entering wrestling management, Khan worked as a lawyer and later as a sports agent and television executive. He rose to prominence in sports media representation, including a senior role at CAA.

WWE executive career

Khan joined WWE in 2020 and became president and chief revenue officer. He later served as co-CEO with Stephanie McMahon and is now identified as WWE president and a TKO board member.

Role in TKO Group Holdings

After the merger that created TKO Group Holdings, Khan remained part of the top corporate leadership structure. Sources identify him as a member of TKO's board of directors.

Key facts

  • Nick Khan is president of WWE and a board member of TKO Group Holdings.
  • He joined WWE in 2020 and previously served as co-CEO alongside Stephanie McMahon.
  • Before WWE, he worked as a lawyer and sports/talent agent, including at CAA.
  • He is an American executive with a background in entertainment and sports media representation.
  • He is a second-generation Iranian-American.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nick Khan?
Nick Khan is an American business executive best known as the president of WWE and a board member of TKO Group Holdings.
What did Nick Khan do before WWE?
Before WWE, he worked as a lawyer and sports/talent agent, including senior roles in sports media representation.
When did Nick Khan join WWE?
He joined WWE in 2020.
Was Nick Khan ever co-CEO of WWE?
Yes. He served as co-CEO of WWE alongside Stephanie McMahon.
What is Nick Khan's nationality?
He is American.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Khan
    Supports: Born in 1974; American business executive; president of WWE; member of TKO board; former co-CEO of WWE.
  2. The Sporting Tribune — https://www.thesportingtribune.com/2025/01/16/nick-khan-journey-from-wrestlemania-usher-to-wwe-president
    Supports: Background as an attorney and sports agent; second-generation Iranian-American; became WWE president in August 2020.
  3. Wrestling Inc. — https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1500557/nick-khan-details-journey-wwe-including-cold-call-current-executive/
    Supports: Worked as a sports agent before WWE; later became president; role in WWE's transition into the TKO era.
  4. The SmackDown Hotel — https://www.thesmackdownhotel.com/wrestlers/nick-khan
    Supports: Identifies Nick Khan as WWE President and provides basic biographical and career profile information.
  5. Sports Illustrated — https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/nick-khan-leads-wwe
    Supports: Joined WWE in August 2020 as president and chief revenue officer.