FIA Announces Appointment of Shaila-Ann Rao as Advisor to the FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem

FIA Announces Appointment of Shaila-Ann Rao as Advisor to the FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem

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Shaila-Ann Rao makes shock FIA return as Mohammed Ben Sulayem's adviser - BlackBook Motorsport

Shaila-Ann Rao has made a surprise return to the International Automobile Federation (FIA) as Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s adviser. Confirmed: Rao returns to the FIA just before Ben Sulayem runs for a second term as president Ben Sulayem says Rao will support governing body’s efforts to “improve the regulatory and commercial frameworks” across FIA championships Context: Rao has served two spells at the FIA, having been the organisation’s legal direct…

FIA News: Shaila-Ann Rao is re-hired back by the FIA

Former senior executive Shaila-Ann Rao has made a surprise return to Formula 1’s governing body the FIA. Rao, who in 2022 left her position as interim secretary general after just six … Read More The post FIA News: Shaila-Ann Rao is re-hired back by the FIA appeared first on AutoRacing1.com.

Yet another move by Mohammed Ben Sulayem: the FIA welcomes back a familiar face

The FIA once again welcomes Shaila-Ann Rao: the lawyer, who has previously worked with both the Federation and Mercedes, will now serve as an advisor to Ben Sulayem. “The FIA announces today that its President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has appointed Shaila-Ann Rao as Presidential Advisor.” With these words, the Federation opened the official statement confirming the lawyer’s return to the FIA ranks. FIA President Ben Sulayem also personally welcome…

Ben Sulayem brings ex-Mercedes figure back to FIA as advisor

Shaila-Ann Rao has rejoined the FIA for a third stint with motorsport’s governing body after being appointed as an advisor to president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.Rao, who is dual-qualified as both an English solicitor and French lawyer, first worked for the FIA as legal director from May 2016 to the end of 2018, returning in June 2022 for a six-month stint as interim FIA secretary general for motorsport. Rao was general counsel to the Mercedes Formul…

FIA announces shock return of Rao as advisor to Ben Sulayem

Shaila-Ann Rao has returned to the FIA after the world governing body for motorsport confirmed her appointment as a presidential advisor.It marks another post for Rao, who previously worked for the FIA as legal director between 2016-2018 and as interim secretary general for motorsport for a five-month spell in 2022.Her initial return followed a stint working at Mercedes and saw her step ...Keep reading