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WRC Safari Rally CEO Charles Gacheru is stepping down from his role. [File,Standard]

WRC Safari Rally CEO Charles Gacheru is stepping down from his role as the head of the world’s toughest and most popular motorsport event.

Gacheru, who has enjoyed a hugely rewarding tenure, is exiting his role ahead of schedule, having successfully transitioned the iconic event from a state-run and funded event into a corporate operation.

“Whilst I had a strong sports background, I did not have much motorsports experience! I was new to FIA and WRC sporting codes and regulations, and it was an extremely steep learning curve with very short timelines,” he said.