About the Candidates

WORLD ATHLETICS COUNCIL ELECTIONS //List of Candidates
President - One seat
Sebastian COE

M

GBR

Nawaf Bin Mohammed AL SAUD

M

KSA

Raúl CHAPADO

M

ESP

Geoff GARDNER

M

NFI

Abby HOFFMAN

F

CAN

Antti PIHLAKOSKI

M

FIN

Ximena RESTREPOF

CHI

Adille SUMARIWALLA

M

IND

Jackson TUWEI

M

KEN

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Vice-Presidents - Four seats1﻿

Individual Council Members - 13 seats
Talib AL-SAFFAR

M

IRQ

Khaled AMARA

M

TUN

Yuko ARIMORI

F

JPN

Beatrice AYIKORUFUGAWillie BANKS

M

USA

Sylvia BARLAG

F

NED

Raúl CHAPADO

M

ESP

Fatih ÇİNTİMARM

TUR

Nataliia DOBRYNSKA

F

UKR

Nawal EL MOUTAWAKEL

F

MAR

Garth GAYLE

M

JAM

Jean GRACIAM

FRA

Abby HOFFMAN

F

CAN

Alberto JUANTORENAM

CUBJames MOLOI

M

RSA

Cydonie MOTHERSILLF

CAY

Bader NASER

M

BRN

Antti PIHLAKOSKI

M

FIN

Annette PURVISF

NZLDonna RAYNOR

F

BERXimena RESTREPOF

CHI

Anna RICCARDI

F

ITA

Muhammad Akram SAHI

M

PAK

Adille SUMARIWALLA

M

IND

Tigor TANJUNG

M

INA

Erich TEIGAMÄGI

M

EST

Jackson TUWEI

M

KEN

Nan WANG

F

CHN

Note:
F for Female and M for Male mean the sex of each candidate.
At least one Vice-President must be female and one must be male, and each Vice-President must be from a different Area.
There must be at least 10 members of each sex on the Council out of the 26 Council Members.

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CAN DI DATEFO R P RES I D EN T
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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– Double Olympic Champion (1500m) and Silver
medallist (800m) 1980 & 1984 Olympic Games– 12 World Records (800m, 1000m, 1500m and mile)– World Cup Gold and Silver 1981 & 1989
– European Champion (800m Indoor 1977 & 800m
1986), Silver (800m 1982 & 1500m 1986) and Bronze

SEBASTIAN
COE

POSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
P RESI DENTMEMBER FEDE RATIONGBR
L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)
FREN CH ( BASIC)

PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Non-Executive Chairman, CSM Sport & Entertainment(2021 - current / previously Executive Chairman
2013- 2021)– Chancellor, Loughborough University (2017-current)– Non-Executive Board Member Vitality Health & LifeGroup (2015-current)
S PORT AD MINISTRATION– President, World Athletics (August 2015-)– President, International Athletics Foundation(August 2015-)– Chair, Diamond League AG Board (November 2015-)– Member, International Olympic Committee (July 2020-)– Member, ASOIF Council (2017-)– Chair, London 2012 Organising Committee for the
Olympic & Paralympic Games (2005-2013)

S ebastian Coe– Chair, British Olympic Association (2012-2016)

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
I believe sport practised at an early age leads to habits of a lifetime. Creating ways to involve
government, local communities, sporting organisations and our Member Federations topromote sport to the next generation and instil a sporting habit of a lifetime has been a mission.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
To continue to deliver on and reinforce this vision we created in 2015.

S ebastian Coe

W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
As World Athletics President, I am ultimately accountable to our Member Federations.
I hope that in my previous two mandates I have shown that I am not afraid to make difficult
decisions and always willing to defend them but always in a collaborate fashion. I am happy
to be judged on my track record over the last 8 years and would be honoured to serve a thirdand final term.

LEADERSHIP
EXPERT
I’ve held positions of leadership in sport, businessand political administration from my mid 20s.
I am frequently asked to talk about my leadershipstyle and the lessons I have learned. My leadershipphilosophy is to hire good people and empower
them to be the best that they can be.

DECISION-MAKING
EXPERTAs with the leadership and strategic roles, decision
making in all the organisations I have led has been
integral to my responsibility. I am known for making
bold and brave decisions for the good of thoseorganisations and inspiring leadership teams to be
brave and true to their beliefs.

STRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERTAll the roles above have involved setting thestrategic direction for those organisations including
World Athletics since 2015. As a leader I believe it isimportant to develop a strong vision which can drive
an organisation’s short term and long term strategy.

HONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERT
Central to my manifesto for the Presidency of World
Athletics in 2015 was the creation of an integrity
unit. The World Athletics Integrity Unit was fully
functioning in April 2017 and is recognised as beinga best in class in global sport.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
I’m a double Olympic champion and multiple world
record holder and have competed at every levelof the sport as well as being an athletics coach,broadcaster, administrator and team leader.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERT
Communication at leadership level is a critical skill.
I have demonstrated communication leadership andinterpersonal communication skills in all my roles. It is
the heartbeat of creating an organisation that moves
in the same direction and delivers effectively.

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ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
EXPERT
I have displayed this particular skill in the governancereforms introduced to the IAAF now World Athletics
in 2016 which resulted in a complete restructuringof the organisation to ensure more transparent andeffective operations and governance.

ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE TO THE MEDIA
EXPERT
Fostering and deepening international media
relationships are a key element of my daily role as World
Athletics President. The media coverage since I became
President is greater and more positive than it has everbeen as verified by the latest media analysis by Unicepta.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDINGSKILLEDI studied for a degree in economics and finance andhave chaired and served on the audit committee ofprivate sector businesses including the London 2012
Olympic and Paralympic Games which had to raise allits funding to stage the Games.

TRACK RECORD OF GOVERNING THROUGH
OPENNESS AND TRANSPARENCY
EXPERT
Every decision that we now make at Council iscommunicated openly on our website to all our
stakeholders from our Member Federations throughto the media. We also produce a public facing annual
report and accounts. This approach has played a largepart in World Athletics’ enhanced reputation.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
Refer to answer under organisational awareness.

COMMERCIAL EXPERTISE
EXPERT
I chair one of the world’s largest sports andentertainment marketing agencies and although forgood governance that role remains entirely separated
from my World Athletics role, my understanding of
the commercial landscape of sport is of course very
detailed and I readily participate in and instigate
commercial discussions.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
Governance reform was central to the changes that I
instigated in World Athletics after assuming the roleof President in 2015. World Athletics is now seen as aworld leader in sport governance and transparency.
INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSEXPERTAll my roles in and out of sport contain a daily
exposure to the international landscape - political,
economic, sporting and cultural.

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF
INTERNATIONAL SPORT POLITICSAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
I have held international roles in sport from my mid
20s both in and out of athletics including football,an Olympic Games Organising Committee and theInternational Olympic Committee.

S ebastian Coe

LEADERSHIP IN A DYNAMIC ANDCOMPLEX ENVIRONMENTEXPERT
World Athletics is a multi-stakeholder and complex
structure, it has required excellent leadership skills inorder to reform, protect and grow the sport.
ABILIT Y TO BUILD CONSENSUS AND
COLL ABORATIVE DECISION-MAKING
EXPERT
Consensus and collaborative decision making now
sit at the heart of a newly created EB and a fully
functioning Council, created under my leadership,
both vested with the ability to challenge all of which
has resulted in World Athletics’ reputation for being asport that is transparent and collaborative.

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OTHER SIGNI FICANT INTERESTS
ROLE

Sebastian Coe Charitable Foundation CIO

Founder & Trustee

Complete Leisure Group

Chairman

Fortescue Metals Group PLC

Non Executive Director

Allwyn Entertainment AG

Non Executive Director

Camelot UK Lotteries Ltd

Non Executive Director

Richard Mille

Ambassador

Providence Equity Partners LLC

Senior Advisor

JC Bamford Excavators Ltd

AdvisorS ebastian Coe

LEGAL ENTIT Y

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CAN DI DATES FOR
V IC E-PRES I D E N TS
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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– 1- Practiced athletics, all events during all school
stages in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia– 2- Champion of Preparatory/Intermediate schools
during 1967-1970 in Javelin event– 3- Champion of Secondary /High school intermediateschools during 1971-1974 in Javelin event– Note: due to a chronic shoulder injury, I quit this sport
at early phase of my sport car

NAWAF BIN
MOHAMMED
AL SAUDPOSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
VI CE- P RESI DE NT
MEMBER FEDE RATIONKSA
L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
A RA BI C ( FLUE NT )E NG LI SH (GOOD L EVEL )PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Multi experience & entrepreneur man and Chairman& owner of “Shamel Group” (which is an Entity that
includes many companies involved in various fields ofbusiness activities)
S PORT AD MINISTRATION– President of Saudi Arabian Athletics Federation
1992-2016– Honorary President of Arab Athletic Federation(Track & Field)– Member of Executive Bureau of Saudi Arabian
Olympic Committee 1992-2016– Vice President of Executive Bureau of Saudi Arabian
Olympic Committee between 2007&2011

N awaf Bin Mohammed A L SAUD

– Vice President of World Athletics 2019-2023

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
I have a good vision of athletics (meetings, championships, and Olympic Games).
I also have great passion for this sport in all above-mentioned Track & Field disciplines.
This sport represents my personal views and vision and passion during my sports career as
indicated earlier.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
I would love to continue working with my colleagues, World Athletics family, to promoteand disseminate global athletics. I am looking to see this sport taking its lofty position in theworld as a mother of all sports.

N awaf Bin Mohammed A L SAUDW H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
I maintain good relations with most leaders of National Athletics Federations on theContinents due to my keenness to attend all major activities therein.

LEADERSHIPSKILLED
President of Saudi Arabian Athletics Federation
as from 1992-2016 And Vice President ofWorld Athletics since 2019 until present.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONSKILLED
Good at making relations with leaders and important
persons globally during the Olympic Games andWorld Athletics Championships.

STRATEGIC THINKING
GENERAL AWARENES S
Helping the kids in Bosnia and my country
in Athletics.

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
GENERAL AWARENES S
Help in Organizing Athletics Islamic Championship,
in my country (Islamic Solidarity).

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
Achieved knowledge of Athletics being a President of
Saudi Arabian Athletics Federation from 1992-2016.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
GENERAL AWARENES S
Provided sponsors of Athletics as well as in othersports locally.

DECISION-MAKINGSKILLED
Attended Athletic events at the World Athletics
in Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGESKILLED
Got a good experience from the World Athletics,
as well as other colleagues being as a Vice Presidentof World Athletics.

H ONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
GENERAL AWARENES S
Strictly opposed to Doping.

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GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGEAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
Follow up the different Rules and Regulationsof Governance of members’ Federations ofWorld Athletics.

ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE TO THE MEDIA
GENERAL AWARENES S
Helped the Media and other Social Communication
Media in Global Championships and Olympic Games.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSEXPERT
Managed to get acquainted with other members ofWorld Athletics during the different competitions.

TRACK RECORD OF GOVERNING THROUGH
OPENNESS AND TRANSPARENCYSKILLEDManaged to deal with local and International Rules as
a President of the Saudi Arabian Athletics Federation.

LEADERSHIP IN A DYNAMIC ANDCOMPLEX ENVIRONMENTSKILLED
Good about organizing high-level
International Competitions.

COMMERCIAL EXPERTISE
EXPERT
Good experience in that field as a member of audit
and finance committee of World Athletics, as well asof the local requirement.

ABILIT Y TO BUILD CONSENSUS AND
COLL ABORATIVE DECISION-MAKING
GENERAL AWARENES S
Complying with the World Athletics Rules incooperating with other Federations.

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF
INTERNATIONAL SPORT POLITICSEXPERT
Thanked to World Athletics for giving me the goodknowledge in International Sports Competitions suchas Olympic Games and the World Championships.

OTHER SIGNI FICANT INTERESTS
ROLE

Support Industry Printing Center

Chief Executive Officer

Shamel Food Est.

Chief Executive Officer

N awaf Bin Mohammed A L SAUDLEGAL ENTIT Y

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– Professional Athlete. Track & Field: Triple Jump
(1990 – 2004)– 18 years as a professional athlete competing for
Spanish National Athletics Team– Olympic Athlete at Sydney 2000 Olympic Games– 15 times Spanish Champion– 3 times record holder of Spain– Bronze medal 2001: Mediterranean Games– 5th Place 1998 Indoor

RAÚL
CHAPADOSERRANOPOSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
VI CE- P RESI DE NT/I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATIONES P
L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
S PA NI SH ( NAT IVE)
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)

– European Championship 1990, 1991 and 1992
European Clubs Champion
PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– President of Spanish Athletics Federation– MoviSports Solutions: Business associate / Director of
Project Development and Operations– Madrid 2020 Olympic Bid: General Director:
Sport & Operations– Madrid 2016 Olympic Bid: Sport, Operations& Project Director– Management and Promotion SportS PORT AD MINISTRATION– World Athletics Council Member– Chair of the World Athletics Competition Commission– European Athletics Council Member

R aúl CH A PAD O S E RRA N O– Member of the Government Commission for Health& Anti-Doping– Executive Board Member of the Spanish
Olympic Committee– Member of the Spanish Athletics Federation
Anti-Doping Commission– President of the Olympic Athletes Association– Founding Member of the National Athletes Association

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
My vision is to raise the bar for athletics worldwide.
- Strive to set new standards of excellence.
- With a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Representing the new generation of leaders.
- Listening actively to the Member Federations’ needs and concerns.
- Sharing my skills, passion, and experiences to empower others.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
I am truly passionate about being a part of the World Athletics family and dedicated to its
future success. I pledge to represent the voices of all athletics stakeholders. I am committed
to fostering greater connection and collaboration within the World Athletics Family to build astrong, global, and sustainable Association.

R aúl CH A PAD O S E RRA N O

W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
I would bring a unique perspective, fresh ideas, and a collaborative spirit to the table. I am
eager to work to develop innovative strategies to drive growth and enhance the overall
experience of all. I want to contribute so that World Athletics is an inspiration, making
innovative approaches, promoting new ideas.

LEADERSHIP
EXPERT
I possess strong leadership skills that enable me tomotivate and guide individuals towards achieving
common goals. I am adept at communicating
effectively and making tough decisions. My ability
to inspire trust and foster collaboration drives me toconstantly seek out new opportunities to develop
and refine my leadership capabilities.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
Thirty-seven years linked to athletics, 25 years ofprofessional experience in sports with all types ofsports events. I have experience working with holders
around the world. As President of the Royal Spanish
Athletics Federation, I successfully managed theorganisation’s modernisation, refreshed its governancepractices, and improved partner engagement.

STRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERT
I possess an exceptional ability to think strategically.
Experienced design-thinker with creativity, empathy,
and rationality. Successful in investigating, analysing,and executing programs and solutions in diverse
environments. The innovative strategies that I havedeveloped have resulted in significant improvements
in revenue, results, and market share.

DECISION-MAKING
EXPERT
I’ve a strong capacity for decision-making, which has
been developed through years of experience in various
leadership roles. I can analyse complex situations,weigh pros and cons, and make informed decisions.
I am confident in making difficult decisions and have a
proven track record of achieving positive outcomes.

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H ONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERT
I always strive to do the right thing. My honesty andintegrity are traits that I hold in high regard. I pride
myself on being truthful, with the aim of building
trust and fostering positive relationships. I believethat maintaining high ethical standards is essential for
personal & professional success.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERTMy governance knowledge allows me to understandthe principles, policies, and procedures that guidedecision-making at the highest levels. I have a keen
understanding of corporate governance, regulatorycompliance, and risk management and am adept at
navigating complex legal and ethical frameworks,
ensuring the organisation operates by best practices.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERTMy interpersonal communication skills are a key
strength. I am adept at establishing connections withindividuals from diverse backgrounds and can tailor
my approach to suit their communication styles.
I listen attentively, respond thoughtfully, and seek
to find common ground to build rapport and achieve
positive outcomes.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSEXPERT
I have extensive experience participating ininternational sports projects. My expertise ininternational sports relations is well-established,enabling me to manage complex issues adeptly.
I can effectively navigate challenging situations.
I can foster strong partnerships and mutual
understanding among diverse stakeholders in
the international sports community.

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
EXPERT
My organisational awareness enables me tounderstand the broader context of my work and its
impact on the organisation. As a result, I align withthe organisation’s goals and values and use thisknowledge to guide my decision-making andproblem-solving. I can prioritise tasks andcontribute effectively to the success.

LEADERSHIP IN A DYNAMIC ANDCOMPLEX ENVIRONMENTEXPERTMy captivation with leadership stems from thechallenge of navigating dynamic and complex
environments. I thrive on anticipating potential
obstacles, strategizing solutions, and inspiring myteam to execute them. I embrace change and relishthe opportunity to adapt and innovate. Leading in aconstantly evolving landscape is my passion.

R aúl CH A PAD O S E RRA N O

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDINGSKILLED
With my excellent financial understanding, I cananalyse financial data, identify trends and makeinformed decisions. In addition, I can effectively
communicate financial information to stakeholders at alllevels. I constantly look for ways to optimise financial
performance and ensure that resources are allocatedeffectively to achieve organisational objectives.

ABILIT Y TO BUILD CONSENSUS AND
COLL ABORATIVE DECISION-MAKING
EXPERTMy ability to build consensus and facilitate
collaborative decision-making stems from my belief
that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.
I listen intently, value every voice, and foster anenvironment of respect and open communication.
As a result, we create solutions that reflect our sharedgoals by working collaboratively.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERTMy administrative knowledge allows me to efficiently
manage various tasks, schedule and coordinate
meetings, and oversee project timelines and budgets.
I can anticipate needs and proactively address issues
to keep operations running smoothly. I have a strong
understanding of administrative processes and systems
and constantly seek ways to improve efficiency.

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ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE TO THE MEDIASKILLEDMy ability to communicate effectively to themedia is rooted in my background and experience
as a commentator. I possess the skills to delivercomplex information concisely and engagingly todiverse audiences. In addition, my track record in
multiple leadership roles attests to my reliability andcompetence as a Communicator.

COMMERCIAL EXPERTISE
SKILLED
Thanks to my professional experience and commercial
expertise, I’ve developed a unique ability tocomprehend and navigate complex commercial
contracts, especially those related to sports events,
broadcasting, and sponsorship. My ability to analysecomplex agreements, identify key terms, andconstruct persuasive arguments has consistently
resulted in successful outcomes mutually beneficial.

TRACK RECORD OF GOVERNING THROUGH
OPENNESS AND TRANSPARENCY
EXPERT
I’ve always upheld the values of honesty andresponsibility. By prioritising these principles, I’ve
developed a unique philosophy of inclusion and highpersonal integrity, which has allowed me to inspireothers and lead change. Fostering an environment oftrust and collaboration where everyone is committed
to our shared goals.

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF
INTERNATIONAL SPORT POLITICSSKILLED
I’ve dedicated my career to working on various
international sports projects, including Olympic bids,
with international governing bodies and governments
to implement sport development and strategic plans.
This experience has taught me skills in navigatingcomplex negotiations, resolving conflicts, anticipating
potential challenges, and proposing practical andeffective solutions.

OTHER SIGNI FICANT INTERESTS
ROLE

Mutualidad de deportistas profesionales

Board member

Fundacion Ecomar

AdvisorDeporte y Futuro

AdvisorR aúl CH A PAD O S E RRA N O

LEGAL ENTIT Y

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– Schools provincial Championships (South Western
Districts) South Africa 1978
– Provincial representative (West Coast North Island)
New Zealand National Championships 1979
– National Champion Norfolk Island 1981 - 1995
– Pacific Games finalist 1999
– Oceania Masters Champion 2000GEOFF
GARDNER

PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Business experience in horticulture, construction,
hospitality and tourism– Member of Parliament 1997 - 2010, Chief Minister2001-2006, Speaker 2007 and numerous
Ministerial portfolios– Executive Masters Degree - Sports
Organisation Management

POSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
VI CE- P RESI DE NT
MEMBER FEDE RATIONNFIL A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)S PORT AD MINISTRATION– National Federation Board Member 1982 - present– General Secretary 1992-1995, 2004-2021– Oceania Athletics Association Council Member
2003 - present– Oceania Athletics Association President 2007 - 2019

GEOF F GA RD N ER

– World Athletics Council Member 2011 - present

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
To strive to provide fair and equitable access to the resources our stakeholders require toparticipate in the sport of athletics as fans, athletes, coaches, officials and partners.
To empower Member Federations to achieve that same vision to ensure, from grass roots
through to the most elite level, an enduring and prosperous future for athletics.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
My service to World Athletics has contributed to the restoration of World Athletics as arespected and trusted sport governing body. I am passionate about completing the journey
to ensure our mission, vision and values are solidly embedded for continued prosperity andsuccess for our sport and as guidance to future generations of administrators.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
Having invested more than 20 years as an Area President, World Athletics Council Member
and Vice President of World Athletics in addition to many varied roles in Working Groups,
Commissions and Panels, I am confident that I have demonstrated the ideal characteristics tocontinue to play a key role in the leadership of World Athletics.

LEADERSHIP
EXPERT
Area President for 13 years, World Athletics Council
member for 12 years, Executive Board member
4 years, Leader of Government 6 years.

HONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERT
Previous senior roles in Government and sports
administration and current roles as a member ofWorld Athletics Council and the Executive Board
have required independent vetting and clearance.
My integrity and honesty have never beenquestioned throughout my professional andsporting career.

GEOF F GA RD N ER

STRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERT
All previous and current senior leadership positions
have necessitated a very high level of strategic
thinking to ensure success.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERT
As required for all previous Government and former
and current sports leadership roles, recognized for myopen and friendly communication style and personality.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
Member Federation Board member for over 30 years.
Athlete at various levels for more than 30 years,
Area President for 13 years, World Athletics Council
member for 12 years. Technical official lecturer,
National Technical Official and former coach.

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
EXPERT
Over 30 years experience at Member Federation, Area
and World level in various capacities have honed andfully embedded my organisational awareness levels.

DECISION-MAKING
EXPERT
As required at all previous and current senior levels of
Government and Sport Administration.

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FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDINGSKILLED
Former leader of Government, Businessman, Member of
IAAF Audit and Finance Commission and Deputy Chairfor 4 years. Member of the Executive Board since 2019.

ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE TO THE MEDIASKILLEDA requirement in my former positions as leader ofGovernment, Area President and current roles as a
World Athletics Council and Executive Board Member.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
Various senior Government and sports administration
roles supplemented with an Executive Masters
Degree in Sports Organisation Management.

TRACK RECORD OF GOVERNING THROUGH
OPENNESS AND TRANSPARENCY
EXPERT
Successful leader of Government for 6 years, Area
President for 13 years and World Athletics Council
and Executive Board Member with a demonstrated
record of openness and transparency where the Law
and Rules and Regulations permit.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
Experienced at the most senior levels of Governmentfor 15 years, Area President, World Athletics Council
and Executive Board Member and as a member of theWorld Athletics Governance Reform Working Group.

COMMERCIAL EXPERTISE
SKILLED
Demonstrated through Government leadershiproles and more recently through roles in private
enterprise, memberships of the World Athletics Audit
and Finance Commission, Area President and World
Athletics Council and Executive Board.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSEXPERT
A requirement to have developed specific skill
sets in International Relations as a former leader ofGovernment, Government Minister, Area President
and World Athletics Council and Executive
Board Member.

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF
INTERNATIONAL SPORT POLITICSSKILLED
Experienced through engagement with IOC, various
other international and regional sports organizations
and participant in various international and regional
sporting forums.

LEADERSHIP IN A DYNAMIC ANDCOMPLEX ENVIRONMENTEXPERT
Demonstrated by many years as leader ofGovernment, Government Minister, Area President(13 years) and member of World Athletics Council(12 years) and Executive Board since 2019.

GEOF F GA RD N ER

ABILIT Y TO BUILD CONSENSUS AND
COLL ABORATIVE DECISION-MAKING
EXPERT
A requirement of a Government Leader, Area
President and Chair and Deputy Chair of World
Athletics Development Commission, Deputy Chair of
the World Athletics Audit and Finance Commission
amongst others.

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– Competed in 4 Olympic Games, reaching 800m finals
twice. PB: 2:00.17– Gold medallist at Commonwealth Games; medallist at
2 FISU and 4 consecutive Pan Am Games (2 golds)– Canadian Team flag-bearer at 1976 Olympics; named
Officer of the Order of Canada for contributions tosport and society

ABBY
HOFFMANPOSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
VI CE- P RESI DE NT/I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATION
CA N– Key positions: university professor in political science;
Executive Secretary of the Ontario Human Rights
Commission; Director General of Sport Canada(Canada’s national sport agency); and currently,
Assistant Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Healthfor Canada
S PORT AD MINISTRATION– Current: World Athletics Council and EB; AIU Board;
Russia Task Force; World Athletics Safeguarding WG(Chair); EB Remuneration Committee (Chair);World Athletics Jury (Chair); NACAC Council;
NACAC Governance (Chair)– Past: Council (multiple terms); Competition
Commission (Chair); Medical/Anti-doping Commission;
Doping Review Board; WG on Governance & Integrity
Reform; Women’s Committee; NOC EB

Ab by H O FF MA N

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)
FREN CH (O RAL I NTERMEDI AT E; RE ADING/
LI STENI N G - PROFICIENT)PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– My working life includes jobs in academia, sport,
government and media (print, radio, TV)

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
Athletics provides some of the most exciting and dramatic moments in sport and humanachievement for participants, fans and the general public. I want to help World Athletics
demonstrate that positive human values, global popularity and commercial success can beachieved without compromising any of these objectives.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
The reforms adopted by MFs in 2016 and implemented since then have put World Athletics
on the right path. I believe I have the experience, skills, vision and energy needed to continue
contributing to the shared goal of ensuring that athletics fulfills its promise as the premierinternational sport.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
I have vast experience and knowledge of our sport from technical, governance and integrity
standpoints. I will apply my considerable energies and creativity to the success and wellbeing of athletes and the World Athletics family, and to the innovations and partnerships
needed to secure our future.

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LEADERSHIP
EXPERT
I have successfully led large organisations: in sport,
as the Director General of Canada’s national sport
agency for a decade; and, for 30 years as a senior
executive in Canada’s Ministry of Health. I am a wellrespected leader on the World Athletics Council andEB, NACAC Council, and the AIU Board.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERTMy roles in athletics include: international athlete,athlete representative, elected official (national andinternational), organisational delegate and jury chair(WAS events). The result of my life-long immersion
in athletics is a deep knowledge of athletics history,
sport technical matters, and an array of governance,business, policy, and integrity issues.

STRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERT
I have demonstrated strong strategic planning skills
and pursued innovative solutions to policy challenges
throughout my professional career in government andin my contributions to many complex files in sport,
including IAAF/World Athletics governance reform;
anti-doping policies and creation of the AIU; theRussia Task Force; and World Athletics’s
safeguarding initiative.

DECISION-MAKING
EXPERT
Professionally, I have been responsible for decisions
with materiality in the hundreds of millions of dollars,
and where competing concerns of stakeholders andthe general population must be reconciled. I am skilled
at resolving issues under pressure and for making wise
choices considering context, timing, evidence andviability of alternatives.

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H ONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERT
I have a well-earned reputation for honesty, integrity,transparency and accountability in my own behaviour
and in my interactions with others. I believe thesevalues must be exemplified by athletics institutions.
I am committed to upholding and advancing thesevalues within World Athletics and by supporting theAthletics Integrity Unit.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERTMy deep knowledge of governance has been acquired
through directorships on many organisations in the fields
of human rights, health and sport. I was a member ofthe group which designed the current World Athletics
governance model. I know athletics governance intimately
through my roles on Council, EB, AIU and NACAC.
INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSEXPERT
I have negotiated bilateral agreements, represented
my country in multi-lateral forums and supported
Ministers on international files. I follow global political,
economic and cultural affairs closely and understandthe geo-political context in which sport functions.
I am at ease dealing with sport, government and civilsociety representatives from other countries.

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INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERT
I am highly skilled and very comfortable interactingwith individuals and organisations which reflect
diverse backgrounds and concerns. I am an engaging
communicator with a genuine interest in exploring
and understanding other viewpoints and finding
solutions which respond to the different
conditions and perspectives that comprise theWorld Athletics community.
ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
EXPERTIn all my roles I devote time to understanding andresponding empathetically to key relationships anddynamics among people in and across organisations.
I am highly skilled at building teams, shaping
organisational culture, and assessing when and how
individuals and groups can be mobilized to shareobjectives and achieve results.

LEADERSHIP IN A DYNAMIC ANDCOMPLEX ENVIRONMENTEXPERTAs a senior executive I have successfully led
organisations in adapting to challenging fiscal/
economic conditions, diverse stakeholder interests,
short and longer-term political objectives of theGovernment and opposition parties, rapidly changing
technology, aspirations of successive generations of
employees and citizens, and unanticipated crises suchas the COVID pandemic.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDINGSKILLED
Through my jobs I have acquired considerable
knowledge and practical skills related to planning,budgeting, risk management, financial controls andperformance reporting systems as well as financial
and value for money audits. I have significant
experience in managing and overseeing large grants
and contracts for goods and professional services.

ABILIT Y TO BUILD CONSENSUS AND
COLL ABORATIVE DECISION-MAKING
EXPERT
In my professional life I devote considerable time toprocesses aimed at bringing diverse stakeholders
and interests to the table and working toward sharedsolutions which will serve the broader public interest.
I am a highly skilled leader and influencer oncommittees and task teams working on complex issues.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERTAs the executive head of large organisations I have
had operational, program management and policy
responsibilities. Overseeing managers of large
work units and their teams necessitated in-depth
knowledge of administrative policies and practices.
I encourage innovation in administration for efficiency
reasons and as a key to employee job satisfaction.

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COMMERCIAL EXPERTISE
SKILLEDI have been directly involved in developing andoverseeing large multi-party agreements involving public,
LOC/OCOG, NGO and corporate sector partners
related to major event staging, broadcast and legacy
arrangements. I know how to analyse sponsor agreements
and commercial contracts to assess risk, accountability
for costs, performance and value for money.

TRACK RECORD OF GOVERNING THROUGH
OPENNESS AND TRANSPARENCY
EXPERT
I am very experienced in designing and deliveringresults-oriented processes based on principles oftransparency and openness. In my professional andsport responsibilities I regularly address contentious
issues with competing stakeholder interests. Sharing
objectives, evidence and options, openness to new
ideas and perspectives, and being accountable are
key personal values.

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF
INTERNATIONAL SPORT POLITICSEXPERT
I am very familiar with the web of organisations
comprising the international sport community, theirinterface with governments, corporate, NGO andmedia players, and the geo-political context ofinternational sport. I have been directly involved indecisions on boycotts, suspensions, human/ athletes
rights, anti-doping, commercialisation, and theautonomy of sport.

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ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE TO THE MEDIASKILLEDI frequently develop communication strategies andact as media spokesperson on complex public policy
and sport issues. I have significant experience as acolumnist/broadcaster. As a conference presenter andwitness at Parliamentary Committees I understandmedia perspectives and tactics, and how to shaperemarks to influence reportage.

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– Three times National Champion– Four times in National Team– 34 years a Finnish Youth record holder in 800 m– European Athletics Championships: President of theOrganising Committee– World Junior Championships: Honorary President of
the Organising Committee

ANT TIPIHL AKOSKI

PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Master of Science, Industrial Economics, MBA Studies– Plant Director of the biggest Window Factory in Finland– General Secretary of Finnish Athletics– CEO of World Athletics Championships

POSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
VI CE- P RESI DE NT/I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATIONFI N

S PORT AD MINISTRATION– World Athletics: Council Member, Chairman of the Bid
Evaluation Panel– European Athletics: Council Member– Finnish Athletics: President, President of T&F Sports
Marketing Company, Chairman of the Finnish
Athletics Foundation– World Masters Athletics: Executive Board Member– Finnish Olympic Committee: Vice President

Antti P ihlakoski

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
FI NN I SH ( NAT IVE)
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)
SWEDI SH ( FLU E NT )PORTUG UES E (MODERAT E)
GERMA N, SPANISH ,R U S SI A N ( BASICS)– Board Professional and Consultant – focus on young
innovative High-Tech companies (Governance,
Leadership, Business Strategy, Sales, Finance andVenture Capital)

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
Athletics is the Queen and the Mother of Sports. Let’s use Athletics as a tool in every
Country, Region and Continent to create healthier, fitter and better World.
Athletics has been, is and will be my passion. I want to dedicate all my time for my passion to serve you as a full-time volunteer for Athletics.
Viva Atletismo!
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
I have exceptionally deep knowledge and experience of athletics at different levels.
I have familiarized myself with the challenges of athletics on different continents and feelthat I am readier than ever for the right actions in developing Athletics and competitions indifferent countries and on all continents.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E– Heart and soul of the key athletics person in Finland; in the country that is number four inthe Medal Table of the Athletics in Olympics.
– Know-how of the CEO of the World Championships and the organiser of the World Juniorand European Championships.
– International innovative strategic thinking and a strong will to contribute.

Antti P ihlakoski

LEADERSHIP
EXPERT
Mr Carl-Olaf Homen (retired CEO and President of
one of the most significant Insurance companies
in Finland and Honorary Council Member ofWorld Athletics) has said: “Antti Pihlakoski would be
an excellent leader of any International Company.”

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
Passionate fan of Athletics. Has been a National
Team level Runner, Coach, General Secretary andPresident of the Finnish Athletics as well as General
Secretary/President/Developer of the famous Match
Sweden vs. Finland (60 000 spectators), CEOof World Championships, President of European
Championships, Honorary President of World JuniorChamps, Council Member of World Athletics, EA,World Masters Athletics etc.

STRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERTHas an education for strategic planning and has beena Chair and a consultant for many strategy processes
in various companies and federations including Finnish
Olympic Committee (Strategy of Change in Elite
Sports) and Finnish Athletics and its major events.

DECISION-MAKINGSKILLEDIs analytic, makes decisions based on surveys,
statistics, data and collected facts.

Was a mastermind of New Strategy of Finnish
Athletics in the 1990’s. That is quite similar to the oneof World Athletics now.

In order to make implementations of decisions quicker,
tends to discuss before the decisions with therelevant stakeholders.

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H ONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERTHas been among the front runners in showing theexample in the field of honesty and integrity in sports:

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSSKILLEDHas shown exceptional interest and curiosity towards
other countries, cultures and languages. Has been an
exchange student in New Zealand, Australia and Sweden,
has lived more than a year as a runner in Portugal. Is
an Ambassador of Africa-based Tegla Loroupe Peace
Foundation. Has friends all over the world.

“Sport is too important for the societies to be spoilt
by unethical behaviour.”“It is the sports leaders’ most important task to ensurethat athletes can trust that the rules are the same foreveryone and that they will be adhered to.”LEADERSHIP IN A DYNAMIC ANDCOMPLEX ENVIRONMENTSKILLEDHas shown exceptional leadership skills in various
challenging situations like during the Athletics WorldChampionships when the heaviest stormy rainever measured in Helsinki hit the Olympic stadium
during the competitions. As a CEO he calmly andsuccessfully led the organisation to take care of thedifferent stakeholders (athletes and athletics family,
TV + media, spectators, sponsors, public institutions,own organisation).

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERT
Is very good with people, easy to approach, speaks
many languages, good listener, diplomatic, has a good
sense of humour.
ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES SSKILLEDHas the acumen to appreciate and the ability to
use the formal and informal roles, relationships andstructures in both own and other organisations.

ABILIT Y TO BUILD CONSENSUS AND
COLL ABORATIVE DECISION-MAKINGSKILLEDHas a skill and will to build consensus. Wants
to involve the parties into the development ofcommon goal setting which fosters a greater senseof commitment and engagement, builds trust, andcontributes towards greater coordination when
decisions are made.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDINGSKILLEDHas an academic education to understand Financial
Statements and matters and has used this educationin the leadership positions and as a consultant fordifferent associations and companies.
ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGESKILLEDAs a regular columnist and lecturer has good written
and verbal communication skills.

ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE TO THE MEDIASKILLEDHas been the spokesman of Finnish Athletics and its
events to the media since the 1990’s.

Antti P ihlakoski

Acts as a team player. Practices empathy andprovides constructive feedback, has good customer
service skills, is an expert in problem-solving,understands well the opportunities of technology
and software, keeps the broader business goals andobjectives in mind while working on tasks.

Athletics is number one as an individual sport in
Finland and has a lot of media interest.
Has managed with a merit the different kinds ofcommunication from marketing to crisis communication.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGESKILLED
Understands well the need of transparency,
accountability and security which all are critical in
successfully running a federation and forming solid
professional relationships among its stakeholders.

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TRACK RECORD OF GOVERNING THROUGH
OPENNESS AND TRANSPARENCY
EXPERT
Antti’s philosophy of openness has made him
approachable as a leader, which gives all a feelingof teamwork. It has made people willing to bring him
information that has allowed him to avert problems or
prevent an issue becoming a crisis.

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF
INTERNATIONAL SPORT POLITICSEXPERTHas always been interested in international politics
and especially in the field of sports.
Follows closely business of sports and what is goingon also in the other International Sports Federations
and organisations such as IOC, ANOC, ASOIF
and AIOWF.

As a leader and a consultant he has emphasized theimportance of making decisions completely clear to all
relevant stakeholders.

Knows many of the key figures in person.
Is a regular sparring pair of the Finnish IOC Members.

COMMERCIAL EXPERTISE
SKILLEDHas a Track Record of growing the budget of Finnish
Athletics to 10 million euros, of which 9 million is fromTV-agreement, televised competitions, mass events,
sponsors, sales and investments and 1 million fromthe Government.
CEO of the commercially successful
World Athletics Championships.
Has collected millions of Venture Capital for young
innovative Companies.

OTHER SIGNI FICANT INTERESTSROLEPNG Turku Oy

Chair

Antti P ihlakoski

LEGAL ENTIT Y

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– Involved in athletics since the age of 13. I was NCAAChampion (1991), four times Olympian for Colombia,
best performance being the bronze medal in the 400m
in Barcelona 1992. I’m the only woman in SouthAmerica to have run under 50 seconds in the 400m
and the first female Olympic medalist for Colombia.
I also competed in 3 World Championships (Tokyo,
Stuttgart, Gothenburg)

XIMENA
RESTREPOPOSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
VI CE- P RESI DE NT/I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATIONCHIS PORT AD MINISTRATION– I began my sports administration career as a memberof the board of the largest sports club in Chile.
I also served as the General Secretary of the Chilean
Federation for three years. Currently, I’m a member ofthe board of Docere, a foundation that owns 9 highrisk, low-income schools in Chile. Additionally, I serve
as Vice President of World Athletics and as a memberof the Executive Board

Ximena R ESTR EPO

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
S PA NI SH ( NAT IVE)
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)

PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– I coached for 10 years at the largest sporting club inChile and for 3 years I served as head of the Sports
Department at a private school. In 2010, I became theSports Director for the South American Games. Since
2019, I have been working as the Sports Directorof the Panam Games, which is the most importantcompetition in the Americas with 41 countries
participating and almost 7000 athletes competing

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
My vision and passion as a woman involved in athletics is to keep working towards having atransparent, equitable and competitive sport. Building a sport where men and women work
together to rise to the highest standards possible.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
I’m seeking election because I want to be part of a Federation that isn’t afraid of being braveand disruptive when having to make tough decisions, a Federation willing to lead the worldof sports through its example of always putting athletes, coaches, officials and team leaders
first with impeccable governance and transparency.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
I will devote myself to working for the growth of athletics in every corner of the world. Fouramazing years serving as VP have given me enough experience to recognize World Athletics’s
strengths and weaknesses, leading me to the conclusion that there is no such thing as ‘onesize fits all’ when it comes to athletics.

LEADERSHIPSKILLEDI have led big teams (more than 50 people) multiple
times when working as the Sports Director for bothSouth-American and Pan- American Games.
During my 10 years as a coach, I had the opportunity
to lead many young athletes through their sports
career. I have always worked to maximize the effortsof others towards the achievement of a goal.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
I have been involved in Athletics all my life, as an athlete,coach, administrator, and event organizer. In addition, I
have served as a member of the World Athletics Council,
Executive Board, Risk Committee, Bid Evaluation Panel,
Gender Leadrship Task Force, Athlete’s Commission andthe Human Rights Working Group.
DECISION-MAKINGSKILLED
Having held positions on boards and worked in
two different LOCs has given me the experience tounderstand how important it is to make decisions
even when situations are not ideal and stakes are high.

Ximena R ESTR EPO

STRATEGIC THINKINGAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
As the Sports Director of two multisport events anda 4-year term as the World Athletics VP and Council
member, I have been exposed to numerous difficult
situations that have given me the skills to recognize all
the different players involved when tough decisions
have to be made.

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H ONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
SKILLED
During my athletics career I was nominated by the
IAAF to be part of the Athlete’s Commission (19932001). Worked for 3 years as Head of Sports of a
private school. In Tokyo 2021 and Eugene 2022 I wasmember of the Jury of Appeal and jury for the Fair
Play Award.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGESKILLED
During my four years as a Council and Executive Board
member, I learned the importance of good governance.
Nowadays, it is a must in every organization, and as apart of World Athletics, I have gained skills in planning,prioritizing, monitoring, and reacting toever-changing scenarios.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONSKILLED
Having led big teams in two different LOCs, whichhave included people from different nationalities andbackgrounds, has given me the skills to communicate
with others, understand their positions, keep myown opinions when needed, and give ground to thepositions of others.

I was part of the team that wrote the International
Weightlifting Federation Constitution.
INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
With eight years of experience working withindividuals from diverse countries and four years as
VP of World Athletics, I have developed strong skills
in navigating international relations. I possess a deep
understanding of how countries interact and influence
one another, enabling me to effectively communicate
and work towards shared goals. I work well in building
relationships and working collaboratively with diverse
teams worldwide.

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES SSKILLED
Four years involved in World Athletics and eight
years working as Sports Director in multi-event
organizing committees have given me the experience
to understand how big institutions work and theimportance of every person in the organization.

LEADERSHIP IN A DYNAMIC ANDCOMPLEX ENVIRONMENTSKILLED
Leading state-funded multisport LOC’s and serving
as World Athletics VP for four years has given me
valuable experience in managing teams in dynamic
and complex environments. I have developed skills incommunication, problem-solving, and adaptability,
which are essential for effective leadership insuch contexts.

Ximena R ESTR EPO

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE
Being part of World Athletics’s Executive Board, andmanaging the budget of the Sports Department of
the Pan American Games (USD 26M) has given me
a good all-around understanding of financial mattersand budget handling.
ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGESKILLEDI have developed strong project managment skills
through my experience on two different organizing
committees. My skills include keeping various
simultaneous projects on track, organizing teams
effectively, and leading projects with multiple
variables. I am confident in my ability to prioritizetasks, allocate resources effectively, and adapt
quickly to changing circumstances.

ABILIT Y TO BUILD CONSENSUS AND
COLL ABORATIVE DECISION-MAKINGSKILLED
Teamwork has been an essential part of myprofessional career, and my leadership positions havetaught me how to motivate, engage, and convinceothers. As a leader, I believe in creating a positive
work environment where everyone’s ideas are heard
and valued, and collective success is celebrated.

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ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE TO THE MEDIASKILLED
Having studied journalism at the University of
Nebraska, I have gained an edge in dealing with themedia and developed a comprehensive understandingof the industry’s inner workings. Moreover, my
experience as an athlete has given me first-hand
exposure to media coverage, enabling me tofeel confident and at ease when interacting withjournalists. I am adept at handling the pressure ofbeing in the public eye.

COMMERCIAL EXPERTISEAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
Although I was not directly involved in marketing,broadcasting, and commercial contract decisions
made by the LOC’s I worked for, as Sports Director,
I always had a say in decisions about contracts withpotential sponsors and television broadcasting. I
understand the importance of these aspects of sports
events and their impact on the success of the event.
WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF
INTERNATIONAL SPORT POLITICSAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
During my four years as a Council Member and as amember of the Risk Committee and Bid Committee,
I have gained a deeper understanding of how sports
and politics intertwine, and the importance ofconsidering political factors in decision-making.

TRACK RECORD OF GOVERNING THROUGH
OPENNESS AND TRANSPARENCYAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
Having worked for two state funded LOC’s,
I understand the importance of compliance whenusing public funds, hiring people and assigning
material resources.

Ximena R ESTR EPO

As an athlete, coach and member of World Athletics
I have always conducted myself in the mosttransparent way possible. These are values I regard
highly in every aspect of my life.

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS
INTERNATIONAL:– #OLYMPIC GAMES - Represented India (100m)(Moscow 1980)– #ASIAN T&F CHAMPIONSHIPS - Medalist(Tokyo 1979)– #SOUTH ASIAN GAMES - 2 Gold Medals(Kathmandu 1984)– #Won 17 International Career Medals (6 Gold,
5 Silver, 6 Bronze)
NATIONAL:– #NATIONAL CHAMPION 11 Times (100m)

ADILLE
SUMARIWALL A– #National Record Holder (18yrs) & Won 40 Medals(22G, 13S, 5B)
PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Founder & MD- Interspace Communications(Media House)

POSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
VI CE- P RESI DE NT/I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATION
I ND
L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)
HI N DI ( FLUENT)MA RATHI ( F LU ENT)GUJA RATI ( F LU E NT )– Former Chairman & MD- Clear Channel (India),
Asian Age Newspaper– Founder Director- Indian Outdoor Advertising Association– Director- Next Radio & Next MediaWorks– Worked with TATA Group for 15 years– Provost & Vice Chancellor- TransStadia University
S PORT AD MINISTRATIONWorld Athletics– #Council Member since 2015
– #Chair-Strategic Communications Advisory Group,
Age Manipulation Comm., Kids Athletics

Adille S umariwalla– #Member-Development Commission, Human Rights &Risk Committees, World Plan
ATHLETICS FEDERATION OF INDIA– #President since 2012
– EVENT ORGANIZING COMMITTEE– #Chair-AAA Championships(2013&2017)– #Founder-Indian Olympians Assn-2023

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
To endeavour to provide equal opportunity to all athletes, across every continent, and to
facilitate their journey towards their goals. To fight for and protect the integrity of our sport,
which is vital.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
Having excelled at and gained experience across various aspects of sport-as an Olympian,
Coach of Olympian athletes and intl. medalists, Sports Administrator on international andnational bodies and of multisport events, along with my professional experience in finance &media, I believe that I can serve the sport in a holistic and effective manner.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
I believe that, with my experience in media and technology, I can play an effective role intaking our sport to every conceivable level and to every corner of the world. I will continue
to contribute to the long-term financial stability, integrity, security and prosperity ofWorld Athletics.

Adille S umariwalla

LEADERSHIP
EXPERTAt age 35, I headed a multi-national newspaper as
its CEO and 5 years later, was appointed Executive
Director of a large Media group with interests in print,internet, radio and outdoor advertising. Thereafter,
I was appointed Chairman & MD of Clear Channel (I),a part of a $9 billion International Group. In 2013,
I founded my own media company.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICSSKILLEDMy involvement in and contribution to sports ingeneral, and athletics in particular, has spanned
4 decades. As an Olympian, a coach, a sports
administrator and a jury member at the Olympics
and World Championships, I have gained an in-depth
knowledge of all aspects of the athletics ecosystem.
DECISION-MAKING
EXPERT
I graduated from the Asian Institute of Management withan Executive MBA, having already completed my degree
in Financial Accounting and Auditing. This education,
along with my vast experience heading national andinternational organizations has equipped me to handle
complex situations and take informed decisions.

STRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERTMy strategy for Indian Athletics is two pronged.
The elite athletes are provided with the best possible
international training, infrastructure and exposure.
At the grassroots level, we run one of the largest
programs in the world, whereby we identify potential
talent from a pool of close to 1 million children who
participate from 600 districts.

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H ONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERT
I started my professional career with the TATA
Group, globally recognized for outstanding ethics,
unmatched value systems and excellence. I havecarried these high standards with me throughout mycareer. I have been the Chair of World Athletics’s Age
Manipulation Committee and a member of the NADO.
We are the first NSF to adopt a no-needle policy.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGESKILLEDI have a sound knowledge of Sports Governance,at both the International and National Level. At theInternational level, I was involved in the 2016
World Athletics constitutional amendment process.
At the National level, we have constituted systems andprocedures, trickling down to the state/provincial level,
as well as to the district level (600 districts).

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONSKILLED
India is a vast and diverse country, with a tapestryof cultures, traditions, religions and languages. As
President of the Athletics Federation, I have interactedwith people across the country and have developed
the ability to relate to and build relationships with them.
The same applies to my interpersonal relationships
across countries at World Athletics.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSSKILLED
Recently, the Vatican held a conference, “Sport For
All”, which was attended by 200 delegates from acrossthe globe, including the President of the International
Olympic Committee. I was invited to chair a session
during this conference, along with the President of theInternational ParaOlympic Committee.
LEADERSHIP IN A DYNAMIC ANDCOMPLEX ENVIRONMENTEXPERT
Since I was elected to the World Athletics Council in
2015, we have been faced with numerous difficult
decisions which needed to be made in complex
and trying circumstances - Governance issues andamendments to the constitution, the ban on Russia
due to doping, decisions related to the Ukraine war,and the restrictions on DSD and transgender athletes.

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES SSKILLEDMy career has traversed a wide range of industries–
from the largest Indian conglomerate to a $9B
international group, from the auto industry to thenewspaper business, from outdoor advertising todigital, from heading the National Athletics Federation
to serving on govt. committees. This has given me
extensive knowledge of organizational structures.

Adille S umariwalla

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
EXPERT
With a degree in Financial Accounting and Auditing,I have been able to contribute to the Risk Committeeof World Athletics. I have also served as Chair of the
Audit and Remuneration Committees of NextMediaWorks (Publicly Listed Company).

ABILIT Y TO BUILD CONSENSUS AND
COLL ABORATIVE DECISION-MAKINGSKILLED
While discussing a diverse range of issues concerning
athletics, one is often interacting with decision makers
who come from different cultures, backgrounds
and mindsets. On many an occasion, I have been
instrumental in building consensus amongst various
stakeholders, deliberating issues at length andeventually making decisions collaboratively.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERTAs President of my Federation, I have been focusing
on the creation of an entire sports ecosystem. Our
aim is to produce 10,000 coaches and technicalofficials, 5,000 physios, masseurs, and doctors. We
have already trained over 1,500 level 1 coaches,
4,000 technical officials and numerous physios,
masseurs and doctors.

ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE TO THE MEDIA
EXPERT
After working for many years in the space ofnewspapers, radio, outdoor advertising, and digital
media, I have founded my own media company.
Given this vast experience, I was appointed byWorld Athletics to Chair their Strategic
Communications Committee.

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TRACK RECORD OF GOVERNING THROUGH
OPENNESS AND TRANSPARENCY
EXPERT
On becoming President of the Athletics Federationof India in 2012, I was the first NSF President toembrace the “Right to Information Act” as well as a“Government Audit” of the Federation’s accounts.
Our annual accounts and our selection policy forour national team are published on our website withcomplete transparency.

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF
INTERNATIONAL SPORT POLITICSAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
I have been a key member of the National Olympic
Committee, in its interactions with the International
Olympic Committee. During my 2 terms on the World
Athletics Council, I have been approached by many NSFs
to help resolve issues and disputes. This has furthered
my understanding of international sport politics.

COMMERCIAL EXPERTISE
EXPERT
Having run businesses for over 3 decades, andparticularly media houses, I have reviewed countlesscommercial contracts and legal agreements, including
bids, sponsorships and event management tenders.

OTHER SIGNI FICANT INTERESTSROLE

Professional Sports Services India Private Limited

Director

Bombay Marathon Private Limited

Director

Adille S umariwalla

LEGAL ENTIT Y

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– Senior Vice-President of CAA for 4 years, Presidentof Eastern Africa Athletics Region for 4 years andPresident Athletics Kenya for 8 years– Organized African Championships, trained CAA
members on Sports for Climate and Air Quality
Actions, installed 12 Air Quality monitors in 5
countries, AADC trainings and organized Regionaland National events

JACKS ONTUWEIPOSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
VI CE- P RESI DE NT/I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATIONK EN
L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)K I SWA HI LI ( F LU E NT )PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Military officer for 39 years and retired 2010
– Attended professional and civilian courses both locallyand internationally– Progressed through the military ranks and held
different appointments in Operations, Training
and logistics
S PORT AD MINISTRATION– Senior Vice-President, CAA– President, Eastern Africa Athletics Region– President, Athletics Kenya– Vice-President Athletics Kenya– Chairman, Military Athletics in Kenya– Chairman, East and Central African Liaison
Office (CISM)

Jackson TUWEI– Athlete & Sports captain, Secondary school

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
To see Athletics, play a greater role in society, for health and most important, due to the stateof the planet, be a key player for Climate action.
Take athletics to marginalized areas and communities through partnerships.
Continue supporting athletes’ refugee team.
Organize more events for elite, youth and mass participants.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
I have witnessed our successes but also the challenges that come with a sport that has over
5000 registered athletes in Kenya.
With our athletes, strong government support, ambitious development strategy and recently,
engagement for climate action, I strongly believe that Kenya deserves a seat at the table ofthe top decision makers of our sport.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
I will bring along my passion, unique experience and commitment for success. I have much toshare having learned valuable lessons from our successes and challenges.
I would support an increase in number of women and minorities in leadership and technicalpositions in athletics and promotion of integrity by combating doping in Kenya.

LEADERSHIP
EXPERT
I am the CAA Senior Vice-President dealing with
Continental athletics matters including competition
hosting, training and technical.

STRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERT
I have undertaken extensive military projects as a
general and armed with this experience, brought it
into athletics. I have overseen growth in a number of
WAS events hosted (U18, U20, Continental Tours,
Gold) in Kenya. At the same time able to implement
the World Athletics Clean Air campaign, UNFCCC
and World Athletics Global conversation withtangible results.

A committee member of World Athletics Global
Calendar Unit that lead, manage and coordinate allparts of the global athletics calendar from World to
National Championships.

Jackson TUWEIPresident of Eastern Africa Athletics Region.

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KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
I have extensive working knowledge of athletics from
Global, Continental and National levels. We havehosted a number of events that include: - World Cross
country - World U18 - World U20 - World Athletics
Continental tour, Gold (4 times) - World Athletics Cross
country tour, Gold (2 times).

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
EXPERT
I have over the years worked with different
departments and units at World Athletics. The
structures, procedures, rules and regulations
requirements of World Athletics are clear to me.
I understand the workings and workflow of World
Athletics, CAA and Eastern Africa Athletics Region
and Athletics Kenya.

The Kenyan athletics team has never missed
World Athletics championships.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDINGSKILLEDI chair the Government of Kenya Sports, Arts andSocial Development Fund Oversight board. Thisrequires in-depth knowledge of funding requirements
both at National and Global level. At the military,
I managed budgets at higher level of accountability as
per allocated budgets, Finances and procurement.

DECISION-MAKING
EXPERT
I am open minded and have been able to engage
both athletes and federation officers in the deliveryof our athletics agenda. I have managed to address anumber of emerging challenges like in safeguarding bycommissioning of a countrywide athletes’ consultative
forum to obtain athletes views on the issues to getbest possible solutions.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
I have deep and extensive working understandingof athletics.

H ONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERT
I have maintained an open desk policy andencouraged workings that are in line with the rules
and regulations. I engaged the Government of Kenya
successfully in addressing our challenges in doping.
I have maintained open and transparent working
relationship with World Athletics AIU to tackle thechallenges. We have also embarked on safeguarding
work to ensure the challenges that are emerging are
addressed within the law.

Apart from the role in World Athletics Global
Calendar Unit, CAA, Eastern Africa Athletics Region
and Athletics Kenya, I have also worked as the Chef
de mission for team Kenya to 2000 Sydney Olympics
and 2002 Commonwealth games in Manchester.
GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
I have been able to deliver work satisfactorily with
Governments in several countries while in Military
and appointed by two successive Kenyan Heads ofState as the Chairman of the Sports, Arts and Social
Development fund Oversight Board and held seniorcontinental and East Africa Region Athletics positions.
These roles required performing the assignments basedon sound understanding of established regulations.

Jackson TUWEIINTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERT
I have successfully delivered a number of eventsand projects. These require detailed and extensive
engagements with different stakeholders that include
World Athletics, International Organizations like UN,
Governments and athletes.
I am able to connect with athletes successfully andour fans as evidenced in the Global conversation
initiative by World Athletics.

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INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSEXPERT
I have been able to develop relations with
International institutions like UN, UNEP andStockholm Environment Institute in cooperationagreements on Climate Change and Air Quality.
This has included extending the work to other 6
MF in Africa and Europe.

ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE TO THE MEDIA
EXPERT
I have held media engagements at National,
Continental and Global levels.
TRACK RECORD OF GOVERNING THROUGH
OPENNESS AND TRANSPARENCY
EXPERT
Federation decisions are collectively undertaken
through established governance structure that
include the Executive Committee, Annual General
Meetings and Sub-committees. As Chair of theGovernment of Kenya, Sports, Arts and Social
development fund I guide the oversight board in
making funding decisions for the last four (4) years.

I have also done diplomacy work as the African Union
special Envoy for 3 years and made presentations at
UN HQ in New York.
LEADERSHIP IN A DYNAMIC ANDCOMPLEX ENVIRONMENTEXPERTCAA Senior Vice-President dealing with Continental
athletics matters including competition hosting,training and technical.

COMMERCIAL EXPERTISE
SKILLEDI have successfully executed Event Organisation
Agreements with World Athletics including its
partners on Categories Release Agreements (CRA),
Broadcast rights for WAS and sanctioned events
in Kenya.

A committee member of World Athletics Global
Calendar Unit that lead, manage and coordinate allparts of the global athletics calendar from World to
National Championships.

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF
INTERNATIONAL SPORT POLITICSEXPERT
Signing of the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change /Sports for Climate Action Framework.

President of Eastern Africa Athletics Region.
ABILIT Y TO BUILD CONSENSUS AND
COLL ABORATIVE DECISION-MAKING
EXPERT
Special dispute resolution nominee for World
Athletics and CAA in dealing with leadershipchallenges in some Member Federations. Invited andconvinced the Swedish Athletics federation who
accepted to join and sign for Sports for Climate
Action. Partnerships developed with Stockholm
Environment Institute and UNEP on Sports for
Climate Action.

Jackson TUWEIParticipation in the International Day of Clean Air
for Blue skies with our athletes and led a sports
delegation to the African Ministerial Conference on
Environment (AMCEN-18) and UN International Day
of Sports for Peace & Development.

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CAN DI DATES FOR
CO UNCI L ME M B ER S
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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– Champion of the Asian Games in Athletics
400m hurdles– The first Iraqi, Arab and Asian athlete to run under
50 seconds
PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Professor Doctor of Sports Training/Athletics
S PORT AD MINISTRATION– President of the Iraqi Athletics Federation

TALIB
AL-SAFFAR– Vice President of the Asian Athletics Federation forthe period 2015-2019– Chairman of the Interim Authority to manage the workof the Olympic Committee in Iraq
– Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports.

POSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATIONI RQTalib AL-SA FFA R

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
A RA BI C ( FLUE NT )E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)40

COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
Athletics is constantly evolving through the records achieved in each event.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
For the purpose of contributing to the development of athletics in general and Iraq in
particular and spreading the base of the game.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
My sports, administrative, technical and academic achievements and experience during theprevious years.

LEADERSHIP
GENERAL AWARENES S
Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Presidentof the Federation for more than 20 years.

HONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE
All athletes and coaches turn to me when they face
any injustice in tournaments.

University professor for more than 30 years.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONGENERAL AWARENES S
The federation’s doors are open to all athletes,
coaches and administrators, as well as a mobile
number available to all, For anyone who needs
assistance, contact the higher authorities whenrequired to facilitate the implementation of sports
work requirements.

STRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERT
Chairman of the Olympic Champion Preparation
Committee at the Olympic Champion Academy /Ministry of Youth and Sports.
KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICSSKILLEDHe has been practicing athletics for over 18 years
He worked as a coach for the national team for morethan 4 years.

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
EXPERT
Develop programs and plans that contribute to thedevelopment of the technical level to achievesports achievement.

Worked in the administrative side for more than
20 years.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
GENERAL AWARENES S
Searching for partners or sponsors to support
athletics in the country in addition to government
financial support.

Talib AL-SA FFA R

DECISION-MAKINGAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
Chairman of the Technical Committee in the
Iraqi Federation.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Chairman of theInterim Authority for Iraqi Sports Administration, andPresident of the Federation for more than 20 years.

Advisor to the Committee for the Preparation of the
Olympic Champion.
Member of the Governmental Committee for the Iraqi
Sports Development Project.

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INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSSKILLEDHe has good relations with many national federations
on five continents, as he was a former international
athlete, president of a national federation, vicepresident of the Asian Confederation, and a memberof the Development Committee of the International
Association of Athletics Federations.

Talib AL-SA FFA R

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGEAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
Setting rules and principles to manage thefederation’s work and supervise it directly with awork team for the purpose of achieving justice andtransparency and ensuring the right of accountability
for athletes and workers in the federation andprotecting their rights, in addition to distributing roles
and responsibilities for all members of the federation
and administrators.

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– 1975: Maghreb 400m + Long Jump Champion– 1976: Tunisian 400m, 200m + Long Jump Champion– 1978: Tunisian 400m and 4 x 400m Champion– 1980: Tunisian 400m and 4 x 400m Champion– 1981: Tunisian 400m Hurdles and 4 x 400m Champion
PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Manager of an Agriculture and Agri-Food Company

KHALEDAMARA

S PORT AD MINISTRATION– 1993 – 1995: President of the Athletics Department(Avenir Sportif de La Marsa)– 1995 – 1999: General Secretary of the FTA andGeneral Secretary of Zone I of the CAA

POSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATION
T UN– 2003 - 2007: CAA Council Member– 2002 - 2008: FTA Vice President– 2020 - 2024: FTA President– 2023 - 2027: Northern Region President andVice-President of the CAA

K haled A mara

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
A RA BI C ( FLUE NT )FREN CH ( FLU ENT)
E NG LI SH ( I NT ERME DIAT E)– 1999 - 2019: Member of the IAAF Race
Walking Committee

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
Athletics is a sport where movement and performance are in continual evolution, it is a sport
which everyone can access and practise from a very early age and well into more senior
years, it can see huge uptake all over the world.
I would like to apply the skills and knowledge I have acquired over the years to the benefit ofthis wonderful community.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
I wish to be elected to continue working on the worldwide development of the sport I love,
and which has been a lifelong passion of mine, as well as making my own mark during thistenure if my peers allow it. My presence and my voice will be theirs.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
World Athletics is composed of 214 federations. 80% of them lack the infrastructureand equipment required to develop their athletics, especially in Africa and across several
other continents.
I would like to help identify effective support solutions on behalf of World Athletics and its
partners which would impact all federations in a fair and equitable manner.

K haled A mara

LEADERSHIPAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
My time as President of the FTA, Northern Region
President of the CAA and Vice-President, Federal
Member and Member of the IAAF Race Walking
Committee from 1999 to 2019 have enabled me todevelop my self-assurance and leadership skills withregards to my colleagues and figures in the
sporting world.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICSAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
The challenges of managing a sports organisation,
especially the voluntary element which eats into ourpersonal time, with all the associated financial issues
as well as the challenges we face as managers mean
we are required to make suitable and immediate
decisions for progress to be made.
DECISION-MAKINGAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
My career as an athlete, club director, federal member,Federation President, and CAA member has givenme the opportunity to develop suitable and effective
decision-making skills. For me, athletics can only everbe a conduit of human positivity and wellbeing, as well
as a means of competition.

STRATEGIC THINKINGAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
Our work relies on a foundation of programmes
developed collaboratively with all partners and in
perfect harmony with the international development
plan mapped out by World Athletics. The successivecrises faced over recent years (economic, Covid19...)have highlighted the fact that most national
federations need strategic support to develop theirvariety of programmes.

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H ONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE
Both honesty and integrity are crucial means ofmaintaining the confidence of all our stakeholders,everyone from the foundations (athletes, clubs)
through to our financial backers (ministries, Olympic
and national committees, World Athletics, economic
figures, and sponsors) needs this confidence to be at
the heart of all transactions.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGEAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
The administrative knowledge I have gained in a
professional, sporting or political setting throughout
my career, now allows me to rapidly and effectively
progress my projects.
GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGEAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
Be it within the Tunisian Athletics Federation as amember, the Vice-President or President from 1995
to the present day or even at a regional level as VicePresident from 1995 to 2010, I have been confronted
with a variety of issues which have consolidated myexperience where national governance is concerned.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
For a message to reach all the individuals involved inour sport, public speaking and communication skills
are essential and this is something I associate myself
with through the promotion of positive messages. Thisis because everyone in a position of responsibility isrequired to offer an explanation and support.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
My time at the CAA from 2003 to 2007 but also thelong period I spent on the Race Walking Committee
as a Member from 1999 to 2019 have enabled
me to develop my knowledge of the workings ofinternational organisations.

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES SAPPLIED KNOWLEDGEFirst and foremost, organisational awareness begins
with effective planning and time management witha view to meeting the needs of all figures in a world
where demand outstrips supply. What I have learnt
from athletics is that everything can be quantified;time, distance and that has enabled me toovercome difficulties.

K haled A mara

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE
Money is an essential driver of progress, and with all
the crises currently unfolding, my understanding offinancial issues is a crucial part of the managementof my Federation. I am called upon to face theunexpected and engage in discussions with ourgovernment partners, sponsors, and creditors
among others.

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– Olympic Games Silver, Marathon, Barcelona 92– Olympic Games Bronze, Marathon, Atlanta 96– 4th Place, Marathon, Tokyo 91 World Championships– 3rd Place, Boston Marathon (1999)
PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– 1998 - Present, Founder and President, Non-Profit
Organization, “Hearts of Gold”

YUKO
ARIMORI– 2002 - 2016, Founder and Director, athlete
management company “RIGHTS”– 1988 - 1996, Marketing Communications, Recruit
Holdings Co., Ltd.
S PORT AD MINISTRATION– Vice President, Japan Association of
Athletics Federations

POSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATION
J PN– Vice President, Japan Association of University
Athletics and Sport– Unified Sports Ambassador, Special Olympics Nippon– Member, Olympism 365

Yuko ARI MOR I

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
E NG LI SH(CON VERSAT IONAL )JAPA N ESE ( NATIVE)

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N A N D PAS S I O NSport gives people the strength to live. Athletics, the Mother of All Sports can lead the way
to Global Equity. No matter where you are from, where you are, and where you are going,
sport inspires everyone. My firm vision and strong passion can help Athletics make people’s
lives better.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
My experience can be an asset for World Athletics and my belief can help drive World
Athletics World Plan forward. Our sport has a strong potential to draw in everybody acrossthe Globe to participate. I would like to be part of the effort to help enhance people’s lives.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
I can share my experience as an Olympic Medallist and a leader of a charitable sportorganisation in realising how sport can bring positivity into people’s lives. To make oursport athlete friendly and innovative, I promise to deliver the most memorable WorldChampionships Tokyo 25 with support of MFs.

LEADERSHIP
EXPERT
I spearheaded an international non-profit projectfocused on developing a sense of hope and courageamong children through providing sport participation
opportunities for over 25 years.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
With the knowledge of the sport through experience
as an international level athlete for 18 years, an
Olympic medallist and, long time executive andadministrator in Athletics and Running organisations,
I am confident to lead World Athletics to create
solidarity through sport and Athletics.

I have advocated for inclusive society through myactive role in the Special Olympics Nippon andsuccessfully promoted our sport.

DECISION-MAKING
EXPERT
To arrive at the best decisions, I listen to what others
have to say, but also express my own views, andconsider for the good of our cause. As the founder andcurrent president, my decisions led to the progressof “Hearts of Gold”, creating positive impact amongpeople’s lives.

Yuko ARI MOR ISTRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERTMy strategy in achieving success is to hop, step,
jump into your target. Achieving small successes on
the way, step by step opens the doorway to bigger
opportunities. This mind set led to achievements
in my athletics career and my involvement in social
contribution organisations.

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H ONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
SKILLED
Strong advocate of Athlete’s rights and honesty
and integrity, crucial characteristics for sport tobe embraced by the public. Experience of voicing
out concerns to protect the rights of athletes
including my own rights. A Board Member of Sports
Compliance Education and Promotion Organization.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGESKILLED
Holding key executive positions in several sport andnon-profit organisations, I am asked for my advice andknowledge of administrations in sport organisations.
Administrative effectiveness is based on setting firm
objectives and targets, reaching short and long-termmilestones to progress towards success.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERT
Strong communication skills developed throughholding various executive and administrative positionsin sport organisations inside and outside Athletics,
and my experience as an International Level Athlete,creating frequent opportunities to meet different
people regularly. I am keen to express and exchange
ideas for Athletics.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGESKILLED
Expert on Governance, thanks to holding various
positions in sport organisations and running a nonprofit organisation, and taking rigorous training
courses on Governance and Compliance. Our sport
must continue to conduct good governance andsupport the Member Federations in implementing
this concept.

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES SSKILLEDFor Athletics to make a positive impact, we need
to be connected to society. We cannot do it alone.
Thanks to my experience in various sport and nonsport areas, I have the organisational awareness inathletics, non-athletics sport, and social advocacy
organisations which can contribute to the agenda ofWorld Athletics.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSSKILLEDAs an Olympic Medallist, holding positions in IOC
Olympism 365, Special Olympics Nippon, LaureusSport For Good, and involvement in NPO Heartsof Gold an organisation dedicated to internationalsocial work through sport, my knowledge of building
international relations will be a strong asset
for Athletics.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE
Experience of managing non-profit organisation
and athlete management firms developed myunderstanding of finance. I have come to realise, fora sport organisation to maintain financial stability,
the sport must be cherished by people. That is only
possible through honesty, integrity, and transparency.

Yuko ARI MOR I

OTHER SIGNI FICANT INTERESTSLEGAL ENTIT Y

ROLE

K.K. Animo Museum

President

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– Beatrice is a former national athlete in 3,000m,
10,000m, cross country and road running. She
represented Uganda in international competitions
including Africa Games and two World University
Games. She held two national records (10,000m/
marathon) and medalist in East Africa Athletics
Championships. She is a recipient of national awards

BEATRICE
PATIENCE
AYIKORUPOSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATIONU GA

S PORT AD MINISTRATION– Beatrice has been World Athletics Council Member,
General Secretary Uganda Athletic Federation,
Secretary General Olympic Committee, and Deputy
Development Director Africa since 2019, 2008, 2021,
2017 to date respectively. She was Vice President
NOC, Member, World Cross Country Committee,
Treasurer Athletics Federation. She received awards
for serving Athletics

Beatrice Patience AY IKORU

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)LU GBA RA ( F LU ENT)I TA LI A N ( BASIC)

PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Beatrice is a senior social worker in Governmentof Uganda with key responsibilities of policy
development, programming and capacity building foryouth. She has been involved in the development ofstrategic plans for government, Athletics Federation
and Olympic Committee. She conducts sports
management sessions for Sports
National Organisations

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTVISION AND PASSION
My vision is to see that there is space for each one of us to contribute in Athletics
development without discrimination and that athletes are at the centre of all actions in thegrowth of the sport. I am passionate and ready to instill unwavering commitment to serve
within Athletics family.
REASONS WHY I AM SEEKING ELECTION
Good leadership and support at global levels influence the dreams of every athlete toachieve his/her full potential in Athletics. I believe that I possess the requisite sports
administrative experience, commitment and skill to contribute to the leadership of theAthletics family and achievement of the dreams of the athletes.

Beatrice Patience AY IKORUWHAT I WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
I bring passion, knowledge and experience of many years in Athletics and Olympic
Movement. My personal/collective contributions to Athletics as current member of World
Athletics Council, Development Commission, Safeguarding, World Plan and Gender
Leadership working groups/taskforce is added value. Service at World Athletics Council
requires passion, knowledge and expertise.

LEADERSHIP
EXPERT
I competently understand the concept of leadershipwith the knowledge and long service in Athletics
training and management. I demonstrate credible
leadership, encourage personal accountability andchampion initiatives that reinforce vision for growthof athletics evidenced in my positions as Secretary
General at Federation and Olympic Committee.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERTI demonstrate professional knowledge of Athletics,
drawn from my experience as a former athlete,training as Level I Athletics coach and official, mylong service as an administrator and Deputy Director
of development in Africa. The knowledge, own
experience and expertise provide good judgement toserve at World Athletics Council.

STRATEGIC THINKINGSKILLED
Strategic thinking is a skill I clearly understand thatenables one to actively explore new possibilities,
identifying how to create more value, take actions on
innovative ideas and champion them for developmentof Athletics. I have been exposed to strategic thinking
at workplace, Athletics and sports management.

DECISION-MAKINGSKILLEDI understand and make logical analysis of relevant
information and factors adaptable to dynamic
environment in which Athletics operates whileremaining focused at decision making. I have thecompetency to generate ideas, develop appropriate
solutions and take actions that provide new insights
into the development of Athletics. I am objective.

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H ONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE
I have high understanding of the values of athletics
and need to monitor own actions for consistency,
being trustworthy, open and honest. I value theimportance of providing quality services without
inducements. My competency in this area is enhancedby the World Athletics online Ethical Compliancecourse I undertook.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
I have a long experience and footprint in
administration generally and in sports with focus
on Athletics. This is supported by professional
training with a Post Graduate Diploma in Public
Administration and International Executive Mastersin Sports Organisation Management. I have high level
administrative knowledge of Athletics.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONSKILLEDI fully understand the impact of messages/informationon others. Especially and therefore actively listen
and speak with respect. Through exposure in current
and previous positions in athletics administration andmanagement, I have learnt to actively listen, provide
clear messages, and respect the rights/roles andopinions of others in Athletics.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
I have the knowledge, skill and professional groundingin governance through senior roles in sports andpublic administration with over 20 years’ experiencemanaging sports organizations at national andinternational levels. I have an academic record
anchored in governance through Masters in Executive
Management of Sports Organisations (MEMOS).

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
EXPERTI fully understand the goals of athletics at world,
area and national levels and the need to focus on
knowledge, skills and attitudes and general work
environment. I have capacity to train/mentor, inspire
and motivate people to build strong working teamthat can enhance efficiency and effectiveness inAthletics development.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
Global athletics requires the need to understandthe diversity of the people who serve the sport. My
experiences at the National Federation, Olympic
Committee, Africa, World Athletics Council andWorking Groups with global membership has
equipped me with international relations skills.
I am capable of handling relations with colleagues
in Athletics.

Beatrice Patience AY IKORUFINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE
I have some knowledge on basic financial policies andprocedures. As a planner and budget officer at myprofessional workplace under the Government anda former Treasurer of the Athletics Federation, I am
familiar with overall financial management processes.
I am able to contribute in financial discussions.

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– Former World Record, Triple Jump
– USATF Hall of Fame Inductee– 1983 World Champions Silver Medalist– 1985 World Cup Champion– Two-time Olympian– Olympic Team Captain, Athletics– 1985 USOC Sportsman of the Year
– UNESCO Fair Play Award Nominee– NCAA Scholar Athlete of the YearWILLIEBANKS– NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship– Four-time NCAA All-American
PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– President/CEO, HSJ, Incorporated

POSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATIONU SA
L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
E NG LI SH ( N AT IVE)JAPA N ESE(CON VERSAT IONAL )– Director of Athlete Services, Atlanta Olympic
Games Village– Deputy Venue Director, World Cup USA 1994
– Managing Director, BanKo Consulting– Goodwill Ambassador, Goodwill Games TURNER
BROADCASTING COMPANY,– Lecturer, CHUKYO UNIVERSITY, JAPAN– Coordinator, FUJI TELEVISION NETWORKS,
INC. JAPANS PORT AD MINISTRATION– Council Member, World Athletics– Chairman, World Plan for Athletics Working Group– Member, USATF Board of Directors– Member, World Olympians Executive Committee

Willie BA N KS

– President, United States Olympians– Chairman, USATF Athletes Advisory Committee– President, USATF Alumni Association– Member, World Sports Forum Advisory Board

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N A N D PAS S I O NWhen I originally ran for Council, I wanted to make Athletics the number one sport in theworld. Over the last three and a half years my passion for Athletics has grown along with myability to actually do something in furtherance of my desire to make the sport number one,thanks to the World Plan.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
I want to be reelected to finish the job that was offered to me by President Coe, to growthe sport of Athletics into one of the top three sports in the world. As Chairperson of theworking group to develop the World Plan, and as the continuing Chairperson of the Working
Group to Implement the World Plan, I want to continue on the Council.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
As a current Council Member, I believe I have brought knowledge, energy, integrity, and apassion for success. I have been instrumental in the creation and implementation of theWorld Plan of Athletics, the plan for the future of our sport and the pathway to growthamongst all stakeholders.

LEADERSHIP
EXPERT
I have been elected by my peers and served on manyorganizations as an officer in sports (USATF, World
Olympians and World Athletics) and business.

DECISION-MAKING
EXPERT
Currently, I sit on the World Athletics Council and I
help formulate policies and I vote on decisions that
effect the entire sport.

STRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERT
I serve as Chairperson of World Athletics’ World Plan
for Athletics. This is an eight-year plan on how togrow the sport. I believe World Athletics’ leadership
recognized my strategic thinking and placed me inthis position.

HONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERTMy reputation for honesty and integrity is well known.
I believe that they are core values that I hold very
dear to my character.
INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERT
I enjoy being with people and working with anyone
who wants to empower others. I have been a speakerand mentor for decades.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
I have been in athletics for 55 years as an elite athlete,promoter, administrator and official. I am well qualified
with the knowledge I possess.
Willie BA N KS

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
EXPERT
As I mentioned earlier, I have spent the last 3.5 years
as a Council member. I also am chair of the World
Plan for Athletics which gives me special insights into
World Athletics.

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FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
EXPERT
I am familiar with financial policies and procedures.
I run a business and have served on Boards of
Directors for the United States Track and
Field Federation.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
I have helped develop governance policies in manyorganizations including Olympic and Athletics.
INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSEXPERT
I have been on Executive Committees of internationalorganizations like the World Olympians andWorld Athletics.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
I have been an administrator in several sports as well
as Athletics.

OTHER SIGNI FICANT INTERESTSROLEWorld Record Camps, LLC

Owner

Riaz, LLC

Partner

Willie BA N KS

LEGAL ENTIT Y

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– I am a Combined Events Olympian (Moscow, 1980)
who has won 24 national championships titles inathletics. I competed in various sports at national level
before, during and after my athletics career. I am ageneral sports addict, and a recreational runner andgolf player todaySYLVIABARL AGPOSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBERPROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Having a PhD in physics (Amsterdam, 1984), I havebeen a researcher and research manager in public
institutions for much of my career. My last professional
years I spent in a large international high-techcompany directing quality and security. Today, I am aboard member of the Netherlands’ Physical Society
S PORT AD MINISTRATION– My contribution to sport administration spansmany years and levels. I applied my knowledge
and experience and my professional backgroundin Councils, commissions and working groups at
Netherlands’, European, and World Athletics levels.
I am an Honorary Council Member ofEuropean Athletics

MEMBER FEDE RATION
NED

Sylvia BAR L AG

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
D UTCH ( NATIVE)
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)
FREN CH ( FLU ENT)GERMA N ( FLU ENT)I TA LI A N ( BASIC)

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N A N D PAS S I O N
The future of athletics depends on keeping appeal to young people. Like most of today’s
athletes, I am passionate about the sustainable development and innovation of athletics,
with care for the environment and respect for the wellbeing of all involved persons.
World Athletics must continue to lead in this respect.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
My athletics passion is the primary reason for seeking election. My (re-)election would giveme the opportunity to make people around the world enjoy athletics as much as I do.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
To be successful, World Athletics’s Council needs dedicated representatives of varying
backgrounds. I believe I bring an interesting combination of competences, knowledge, andexperience to World Athletics’s Council through my athletics, scientific, and company career.

LEADERSHIPSKILLEDI have provided leadership and guidance in various
working/advisory groups, among which the Doping
Review Board and shoes WG for World Athletics, theevaluation of governance practices in European MFs,
etc. I have successfully led the renewal of the security
approach in my last professional job.

DECISION-MAKINGSKILLEDI am a thoughtful person, who’s capable of taking
decisions when, where and as required. When
importance or urgency require speed, I don’t hesitate.
HONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERT
Various persons who play or have played a role ininternational athletics acknowledge my honesty andintegrity in word and deed. It is difficult to judge
yourself in this respect.

Sylvia BAR L AG

STRATEGIC THINKINGSKILLEDAs good example of strategic thinking I mention thevision/mission statement and accompanying strategicplan that I developed for the Netherlands’ PhysicalSociety to improve Diversity and Inclusion in the fieldof physics in The Netherlands. I received complimentsfrom the board and from a well-known external expert.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONSKILLEDMy modest upbringing, in combination with myacademic education, gave me the ability to talk withpeople of all backgrounds. I listen and always showrespect towards others in discussions and whenacting. These skills have also made me a mentor forvarious sports persons.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
My contribution to discussions concerningcompetition and technical rules and my
performance as technical delegate at various
high-level international competitions prove myathletics knowledge.

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ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES SSKILLEDI understand the importance of seeing throughworkplaces dynamics, in which formal structures andnetworks, whether formal or informal, are instrumental
to get things done and in which frictions and tensions
are adverse agencies.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGESKILLED
Although I don’t have a juridical education, my logicalapproach to governance matters is akin to that of ajuridical expert. Generally, my experience in design
and management of processes turns out to bepractical and valuable in the improvementof governance.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE
As a long-time board member in various organisations,
I have developed enough understanding of financial
matters to apply this in practical situations. I am
treasurer of a small (ideological) foundation in
the Netherlands.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSEXPERT
I feel confident and at home in the different cultures
represented in World Athletics. My professional life
has mainly evolved in international environments, inwhich maintaining international and cross-cultural
relationships is important.

Sylvia BAR L AG

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGESKILLED
Like with organisational awareness, I understandadministrative processes, their roles and implications,and their importance for the operations ofan organisation.

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– He was a professional athlete in the national team
between 1984-2002. He wore the national teamjersey 103 times in his sports life, which started in
Erzurum PTT. He had achieved successful results incross country and road races, Çintimar won firstplace in 10 kilometres in the Eurasia Marathon,
the Trabzon Half Marathon, and the Turkey
Cross Country Championship

FATIHÇİNTİMARPOSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATIONT UR
L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
T URKI SH ( FLU E NT )E NG LI SH ( BASIC)A RA BI C ( BASIC)

PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– I started my career as a lecturer in Management andOrganization at Erzurum Atatürk University. Then I
worked as the Provincial Director of Sports for 11
years in Erzurum. During my 11 years of business life, I
worked as the Coordinator of the Winter Universiade,president of the Turkish Ice Hockey Federation, and
Deputy Coordinator of the Mediterranean Games.
I have constructed many national and international
projects in this period
S PORT AD MINISTRATION– President of Turkish Ice Hockey Federation– Coordinator of Winter University Games in
2011, Erzurum– Deputy Coordinator of Mediterranean Games in
2013, Mersin– Provincial Director of Sports and Youth in Erzurum
between 2003-2013

FAT IH Çİ NTİ MA R

– President of Turkish Athletic Federation since 2013

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
To contribute to making athletics the most popular sport in the world, by spreading athletics
to every age. I believe that I will contribute to the non-political sports environment, genderequality as well as more healthy society in the world.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
I would like to contribute to developing athletics worldwide and represent my country in the
global environment to carry athletics forward.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
I spent all my life in sports and athletics as an athlete and administrator. I am ready to work
for World Athletics 7/24, taking responsibility and sharing all my national and international
experiences to contribute to developing athletics on every scale.

FAT IH Çİ NTİ MA R

LEADERSHIP
EXPERTMy professional career shows that I am an expert in
Leadership with demonstrated skills and knowledge
to train others and set new standards for thiscompetency as most people will agree.

DECISION-MAKING
EXPERTMy long-term professional career shows that I am
an expert as a decision-maker in every situationand environment.

STRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERT
I am an expert in Strategic Thinking with all myexperiences and my professional career in leadershipfor many years as most people will agree who worked
with me.

HONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERT
Most people will agree that I am an expert in honesty
and integrity in my long-term sports and professional
career. I fight against every non-integrity issue in myprofessional career to develop and secure an athletics
environment in my country.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
I believe that I have high-level knowledge in athletics
with my long-term sports and professional career aswell as administration experiences in athletics.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERT
I carried my Interpersonal Communication skill to theexpert level during my professional career of 20 years
as most people will agree.

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ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
EXPERT
I carried my organisational awareness skill to theexpert level during my professional career of 20 years
as most people will agree. I have the knowledge totrain and develop others in this competency.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
I have many national and international experiencesin every level of administration to be an expert inGovernance Knowledge for 20 years as most people
will agree.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
EXPERT
I have many experiences in every level ofadministration to be an expert in financial
understanding for 20 years.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSEXPERT
I have many international sports and projectexperiences in every level of administration to be
an expert in International Relations for 20 years.

FAT IH Çİ NTİ MA R

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
I have many national and international experiencesin every level of administration to be an expert in
Administrative Knowledge for 20 years as mostpeople will agree.

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– Olympic gold medalist in Heptathlon at the 2008
Beijing Olympics; World indoor champion in
Pentathlon at the 2012 Istanbul World championships.
World record holder till 2023 with 5013 points. First
athlete to reach 5000 points in Pentathlon; World
indoor silver medalist in Pentathlon in Doha 2010

NATALIIADOBRYNSK APOSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATIONUK R

S PORT AD MINISTRATION– Over the last decade, I have actively engaged in over
25 international sports events, conferences, meet-ups,
championships, and workshops, while also attending
numerous conferences organized by EOC, IOC, NOC.
These events provided an excellent opportunity forin-depth discussions and collaborative efforts onpressing topics, such as gender equality, anti-doping
measures, and post-sport career

N ataliia D OB RYN SK A

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)UK RA I NI A N (FLU E NT )PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Vice President EOC Athlete Commission 2013-2017;
Vice President of the Athletics Federation of Ukraine
since 2012; Head of the Athletics commission in
Athletics Federation of Ukraine since 2013; Memberof the Executive committee of National Olympic
Committee of Ukraine - 2018-2022; Member of
National Olympic Committee of Ukraine - 2006-2022

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
My vision is to build an international sports community that prioritizes support, integrity,and fairness. As an Olympic champion, I strive to inspire fellow athletes to achieve their best
performance. My mission is to advance in international sport politics and create a supportive
environment that fosters support for athletes and organizations within World Athletics.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
In my pursuit to enhance my skills and experience, I have honed my abilities in the local
sports authority. I am now eager to broaden my horizons and contribute to the global sports
community, with the goal of making a positive impact worldwide.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
As a committed and dependable team player, I promote and contribute my knowledge to theboard. I bring with me a wealth of experience and a strong work ethic that I am confident will
benefit the team.

N ataliia D OB RYN SK A

LEADERSHIP
EXPERT
Having been the captain of the National Team of
Ukraine since childhood, I have honed my leadershipskills over the years. As a current leader in the
Ukrainian Athletics Federation, I am committed topromoting the best interests of our athletes throughtransparency and accountability, while working
collaboratively with other members to make informed
decisions that advance the sport of athletics both
locally and globally.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
With 33 years of experience as high-end athlete
and a PhD expert in sports, I possess a deep
understanding of psychology, physiology, coaching,injury recovery, and anti-doping practices. My
expertise allows me to make informed decisions andprovide valuable insight to enhance the sport ofathletics. As a multi-event sports athlete, I possess a
profound understanding of various athletic events.
DECISION-MAKING
EXPERTAs the leader of Ukraine’s athlete commission for a
decade, decision-making has become second nature
to me. I value collaboration and believe in finding
compromises between sports authorities and theathletic community to achieve shared objectives.

STRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERT
Throughout my athletic and professional career,
I have prioritized a strategic approach in bothsports and post-sport endeavors. I possess a deep
understanding of the tools and practices required forsuccess, and have developed effective strategies atthe local level. With this experience, I am confident
in my ability to apply these strategies globally for
maximum impact.

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H ONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERTAs a human, I have always held honesty and integrityin high regard. I understand the critical role of fair playand ethical conduct in sports. As a Council member, I
pledge to uphold the values of honesty and integrity
to ensure that athletes’ best interests and theintegrity of the sport of athletics are paramount.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERTA demonstration of my administrative skills is foundin the education project “Sport Camp and More.” I
led the team in its development and implementation,from assembling the NOC, sponsors, and logistics,
to managing over 5000 participants from various
countries. This project showcases my ability toorganize, manage and execute complex
initiatives successfully.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERT
I have developed Interpersonal communication skills
that allow me to connect with athletes, coaches,
officials, and stakeholders. I recognise the importanceof active listening, clear articulation, and empathy
in building positive relationships and resolving
conflicts. I will utilise these skills to promote open
communication and collaboration, ensuring theadvancement of athletics worldwide.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGESKILLED
Despite not having a formal educational degree in
Governance, my 15 years of experience in sports
administration has instilled in me the value ofeffective governance practices and culture
within organizations.
INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSSKILLEDAs the head of the Ukrainian athletics federation,
I have prioritized building strong relationships withcolleagues worldwide through effective international
communication and collaboration. I have actively
participated in international conferences and meetups
to broaden my knowledge and expertise, which will
enable me to contribute positively to the global
athletics community.

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
EXPERT
Throughout my post-sport career, I have held
membership and leadership positions in numerousorganizations, including the National Olympic
Committee of Ukraine, Ukrainian Athletic Federation,
and European Athletics. While this has provided mewith knowledge and awareness, I remain committed tocontinuous learning and believe there is always more
for me to discover in this area.

N ataliia D OB RYN SK A

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
GENERAL AWARENES S
I recognize that a strong understanding of finance canbe gained through private business experience, which
I have not had in my career working for state andsponsored authorities. However, I am eager to expand
my knowledge in this area.

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– Moroccan 100m, 200m & 400m Hurdles Champion
1977-1978, African 400m Hurdles Champion 1983,– USA - NCAA 400m Hurdles Champion 1984;
1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games 400m Hurdles
Champion; 400m Hurdles Gold Medal Winner at theMediterranean Games - Morocco 1983 and Syria
1987; 400m Hurdles Bronze Medal Winner World
University Games, Japan 1985 and Gold Medal
Winner in Zagreb 1987

NAWAL ELMO UTAWAKELPOSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATION
MA R

S PORT AD MINISTRATION– IAAF Athletes’ Commission 1989; national sprint
and hurdles trainer 1990; CNOM member, elitecommission 1992; national deputy technical director
FRMA 1993; FRMA 1997; CAA Council Member
1995; IAAF Council Member 1995; CIJF 19972005 Member; CIJM 1998 Member; Laureus 2000
Member; AMSD 2002 President; Member of the Juryof Appeal and technical delegate

N awal El MO UTAWA KEL

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
A RA BI C ( NAT IVE SPEAKER)FREN CH ( FLU ENT)
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)

PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Secretary of State for the Minister of Social Affairs
with responsibility for Youth and Sports (19971998); Executive Director of the Banque Marocainede Commerce Extérieur Foundation (1998-2003);
Minister of Youth and Sports (2007-2009); Memberof Parliament (2016-2021)

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
By submitting this application, as supported by the Royal Moroccan Athletics Federation
as an individual member of the World Athletics Council, I undertake with all honesty andintegrity, to provide a dedicated contribution to our sport.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
In order to focus on the promotion and development of international athletics.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
Having gained rich experience as both an athlete, manager, and former Minister of Sports
in Morocco, I wish to serve athletics wholeheartedly and efficiently and will continue topour my energy into and apply myself fully by using my varied skillset in order to face thesignificant challenges which await us.

LEADERSHIP
EXPERT
I can create unity, provide leadership and work
collaboratively to find solutions, I possess strong
interpersonal and listening skills, am extremely
considerate, supportive and have an openmindedoutlook. These are the skills which I would bring andapply to the benefit of the athletics family.

DECISION-MAKING
EXPERTBy drawing on my experience, my life, and mycontextual knowledge, I have acquired a mindset thatallows me to evaluate risks and execute well-informed
decision-making in complex situations.
HONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERTAs always, I will act with absolute integrity andhonesty while faithfully adhering to the values ofWorld Athletics to make fair decisions.

N awal El MO UTAWA KEL

STRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERTAll tools will be put to effective use to achieve thegoals of World Athletics.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERT
Given my experience where interpersonalcommunication is concerned, I will use all theassets at my disposal to convey, share and explain
everything which affects our values, affairs, andideas in all situations.

It will be a case of presenting an overview that is tobe supported and shared by all stakeholders, thereby
prioritising opportunities to confront any
potential risks.
KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
A highly formative four decades in the world of
athletics as both an athlete and a manager have taken
me along a path that has enriched my knowledge andstrengthened my skills.

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ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
EXPERT
The human (the athlete) who I will serve will be central
to everything I do for one clear reason, namely ourorganisational needs and expectations.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERTThe recent years I have spent working as part ofdifferent administrations both for my country’s
government, as well as on the international stage haveinstilled me with deep knowledge of administrative
management and governance.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDINGSKILLEDI will work with absolute integrity and in close
collaboration with the supervisory department as wellas within the Council to evaluate draft budgets drawn
up to achieve set goals.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSEXPERTAs a member of several national, continental, andinternational bodies I have established a network of
relationships which provides me with advantageous
support and positioning whenever necessary.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
Having participated in, led and organised multiple
congresses, seminars, training sessions and forums at
a national, continent-wide, and international level, I am
recognised for my administrative skills and strengths.

OTHER SIGNI FICANT INTERESTS
ROLE

Fondation Olympique

Executive Board Member

N awal El MO UTAWA KEL

LEGAL ENTIT Y

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– World Athletics Technical Committee – 2015-2019– World Athletics Silver Technical Official– World Athletics Level 1 Official lecturer
PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Secondary School Principal – 2002-present– Justice of the Peace – St. Catherine, Jamaica

GARTH
GAYLE

S PORT AD MINISTRATION– General Secretary – JAAA – 2000-2020– President – JAAA – 2020 – Present– Council Member – NACAC – 2015-2019

POSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATIONJAM

Garth GAYLE

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)67

COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
My goal for athletics, as a skilled administrator, is to create a world community that values
diversity, justice, and greatness. Promoting grassroots growth, athlete welfare, andanti-doping programs are causes close to my heart. I want to broaden the sport’s appeal,motivate the following generation, and preserve its purity by working together.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
The World Athletics Body is a position I’m vying for due to my love of athletics andconsiderable administrative background. As a skilled official, I am dedicated to advancing
equity, openness, and diversity in all facets of the game. My goal is to support the expansion
and improvement of athletics on a global scale.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
I will offer a creative perspective to the position as a skilled administrator, focusing on
fostering diversity, openness, and responsibility within the World Athletics Body. My
expertise in leading large organizations, putting in place strong governance frameworks,
and cultivating partnerships can help advance athletics on a worldwide scale.

LEADERSHIP
EXPERT
President of the JAAA and school Principal. Leader
with extensive experience who has a track recordof successfully leading teams and enacting positivechange. I am capable of making sound decisions andbuilding productive working relationships.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
World Athletics TOEC Level 1 lecturer. My extensive
sporting knowledge allows me to support initiatives
that advance physical well-being, inclusivity, andcommunity involvement. I’ll use my knowledge toimprove sports programs, help regional athletes, andpromote active and healthy living among all.

STRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERT
Served on several school boards at all levels. I’ve
demonstrated my ability to analyze complex issues,and derive creative solutions. I’m excellent at
connecting long-term goals with doable activities,
developing teamwork, and delivering results that havean impact. The Council’s vision would be effectively
executed by my tactical approach.

Garth GAYLE

DECISION-MAKING
EXPERT
I serve at various level in the teaching profession. I
am excellent at making well-informed decisions. I use
my judgment to balance risks and advantages while
giving the needs of the stakeholders top priority.
Decisions are fair, responsible, and advantageous
for all constituents thanks to my commitment totransparency and inclusivity.

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H ONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERT
I am Justice of the Peace. I represent uncompromisinghonesty and integrity as a Council candidate. My
dedication to openness promotes confidence
among people and fosters honest deliberationand communication. I’ll uphold the highest ethicalstandards while building a trustworthy environment
for efficient leadership and neighborhood growth.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
Manage day to day running of federation and school.
I have a wealth of administrative experience am
skilled at handling a variety of tasks effectively. I am
dedicated to using my experience to support theCouncil’s goals. I am able to streamline processes,
coordinate resources, and I guarantee
effective communication.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERT
I’m a master at promoting productive conversation
among a variety of groups. I am able to interact
effectively, promote open discussions, and guaranteethat the perspectives of all stakeholders are heard
and respected thanks to my good active listening
skills, empathy, and flexibility in how I communicate.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
Member of Social Development Fund and NACAC
panel. I have a thorough understanding of governanceprinciples and the skills necessary to make valuableCouncil deliberations. My knowledge of governanceframeworks, and best practices guarantees ethicalgovernment, enhancing the welfare of the communityand encouraging an accountable Council environment.

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
EXPERT
Active in committees and boards of management.
My organizational skills, which is shown in myability to comprehend and use convoluted Council
structures, policies, and processes. In order toensure effective and transparent governance for thecommunity, I use this expertise to recognize strategic
possibilities, create successful collaborations.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSEXPERT
I served at NACAC as a Council Member. I am wellversed in both diplomatic conventions and global
dynamics, which enables me to successfully handle
global challenges. I am dedicated to building relations
and pursuing common objectives, and I have a trackrecord of facilitating cross-cultural collaboration andnegotiating win-win situations.

Garth GAYLEFINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
EXPERT
I manage both school and federations budgets. I havea thorough understanding of forecasting, budgeting,and financial decision-making. I will be able to makewise and responsible decisions for the Council’s
financial stability thanks to my experience analyzing
financial data and putting cost-effective ideas
into practice.

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– European Athletics: Vice-President and Executive
Board member (2011-2027). French Athletics
Federation: Vice-President (2020-2024).
Mediterranean Athletics: General Secretary(2011-2023)– World Athletics: Commissions Member (competition,
development, masters, and remuneration)– European Athletics: Commissions Head (Development
and Clubs)

JEAN
GRACIA

PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Texas Instruments France, semi-conductor
manufacturer (1977-1992): Variety of roles held in thecompany: Technician, Engineer, Business Analyst, andIT Project Manager– French Athletics Federation: General Director andChief of Staff (1992-2015)

POSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATIONFRAS PORT AD MINISTRATION– Director of multiple championships: World Indoor
Championships 1997. Cross-Country WorldChampionships 2005. Junior World Championships
1998. World Half-Marathon Championships 1995.
World Race Walking Cup 1999. European Indoor
Championships 1994, 2011. European Cup 1995,
1999, 2002, 2008. European Cup Combined Events
1994, 2001, 2006. European 10,000m Cup 2010.
European Throwing Cup 2001 & 2010. European
Mountain Running Championships 2007 & 2014

Jean Gracia

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
FREN CHE NG LI SH
S PA NI SH
CATA L A N– World Athletics: General Secretary (2016)

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
Athletics is a universal sport which fuses emotion, excellence, performance, and aesthetics.
We love our sport; it has helped us to grow and become the people we are today. We should
aim to go from strength to strength and continue our development. The world is changing,needs are changing, and we should always have a head start.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
Having carried out operational roles at the French Federation, in the capacity of General
Director then at World Athletics as General Secretary, I believe I am ready to fulfil the policy
and strategy dimensions of a World Athletics Council Member position. My experience at
the heart of European Athletics as Vice-President with responsibility for development is anadditional strength.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
I look forward to helping strengthen and better prepare federations for the challenges
of tomorrow. World Athletics and the component areas should support and assist thefederations. No two federations are alike, each possesses its own particularities. We will
therefore need bespoke programmes if we are to make progress and provide Athletics withthe means to remain an essential headline sport.

Jean Gracia

LEADERSHIP
EXPERT
Positions of responsibility: President of the Cannes
Athletics Club, Vice-President of the Alpes-Maritimes
department committee, Vice-President of the Côted’Azur regional league, Director of the French Athletics
Federation, General Secretary of Mediterranean
Athletics, Vice-President of European Athletics,
General Secretary of World Athletics and President of
the Paris 2020 organisation committee.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
Whole-heartedly invested in the world of athletics
since 1972. Initially as an athlete (sprinter): French
50m record holder, 3rd at the 1979 World University
Championships. Subsequently as the director of
a club, department committee, regional league,and lastly as the head of National, European, andInternational federations.
DECISION-MAKING
EXPERT
President of the Cannes Athletics Club, VicePresident of the Alpes-Maritimes departmentcommittee, Vice-President of the Côte d’Azur regional
league, Director of the French Athletics Federation,
General Secretary of Mediterranean Athletics, VicePresident of European Athletics, General Secretaryof World Athletics and President of the Paris 2020
organisation committee.

STRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERT
Positions of responsibility: President of the Cannes
Athletics Club, Vice-President of the Alpes-Maritimes
department committee, Vice-President of the Côted’Azur regional league, Director of the French Athletics
Federation, General Secretary of Mediterranean
Athletics, Vice-President of European Athletics,
General Secretary of World Athletics and President of
the Paris 2020 organisation committee.

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H ONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERT
French Athletics Federation: Creation andimplementation of a code of ethics and professional
conduct, introduction of criminal record checks incollaboration with the Ministry of Sport and theMinistry of Justice.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
General Director of the French Athletics Federation for
24 years with a team of around sixty employees andan average annual budget of over €20m.
General Secretary of World Athletics with a substantial
number of employees and during a critical period
for the organisation notably involving a process ofgovernance reform.

European Athletics: Head of the working groupresponsible for modifying the constitution to betterreflect that of World Athletics and incorporate all
matters of integrity.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
General Director of the French Athletics Federationfor 24 years with a team of around sixty employees
and an average annual budget of over €20m.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERT
Permanent use of all available modern communication
channels: Email, WhatsApp, Messenger as well as
the majority of social media platforms (Facebook,
Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram). Similarly effective
communication through the organisation ofconferences, seminars, conventions, etc.

General Secretary of World Athletics with asubstantial number of employees and during a
critical period for the organisation notably involving aprocess of governance reform.

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
EXPERT
Organiser of multiple local, national, and international
competitions as well as multiple events such as
the 1995 International Calendar Conference, the2003 IAAF Congress, the 2007 European Athletics
Congress in addition to World Athletics and European
Athletics Council meetings.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSEXPERT
Director of numerous World and European
Championships held in France since 1992 as well as
numerous conferences, congresses, seminars, andinternational meetings.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
EXPERT
Operational management of the French Athletics
Federation budget with an average annual total ofover €20m.

Vice-President of European Athletics and responsiblefor development and education.

General Secretary of Mediterranean Athletics.

General Secretary of World Athletics.

Jean Gracia

During the 1990s, implementation of an accounting
management software system for the French
Federation in accordance with accountancy
regulations and alongside the introduction of ananalytical strategy.

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– 1976 Double Gold medalist - Montreal Olympic
Games 800m (1:43.50) and 400m (44.26) World andOlympic Record– 1977 Gold medalist - Sofia Universiade - World
Record 800m (1:43.44)– 1977 Double Gold medalist - Dusseldorf World Cup
800m (1:44.01) and 400m (45.36)
PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Vice-Minister of Sports for 28 years

ALB E RTO
J UAN TORENADA N G ER– Vice-President of National Olympic Committee– President of the Cuban Paralympics Committee
S PORT AD MINISTRATION– IAAF Council Member since 2019 Doha Congress– IAAF Vice-President since 2015 Beijing Congress

POSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATIONCUB– IAAF Audit & Finance and Values Commission– President of National Federation– Member Ex-Officio of the NACAC Council
since 1987
– Vice-President of UNESCO’s Inter-Governmental
Committee for Physical Education and Sport.

Al b erto J UA NTO RE NA DAN G ER

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
S PA NI SH ( FLU ENT)
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)

– IAAF Council Member since 1987 Rome Congress

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
I am very committed to the development of our sport in the world and dedicate to Athletics
all my attention and time.
I have developed my leadership by applying my qualities in sports management anddevelopment strategies in National and Governmental levels.
I put to the service of my work for athletics and sports my skills as leader and communicator
to develop relationships at all levels and encourage and motivate present and future
generations of athletes.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
There will be no greater honor or responsibility than to be able to continue to represent anddefend this sport and all the managers, officials, coaches and athletes who love this sport
and this organization.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
World Athletics is at an important time and I believe I am qualified by my experience and myabilities to help our sport around the world. At the same time, I feel that I represent the interestsof our geographical area with the universal goal of expanding competitive and development
opportunities for athletes in all disciplines; promote clean sport and support athletes’ rights;
develop programmes for children and young people; and bring our sport to the people throughathletic development programs in all their manifestations in all regions of the world.

Al b erto J UA NTO RE NA DAN G ER

LEADERSHIP
EXPERT
I have developed my leadership by applying my
qualities in sports management and development
strategies in National and Governmental levels.

DECISION-MAKINGSKILLEDI am always willing to look for new ideas to improve
our sport.
HONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERTFighting to maintain our sport clean and free from any
manipulation has always been a goal, since I was anactive athlete.

STRATEGIC THINKINGSKILLEDI always try to work carrying out an intentional and real
thought process that focuses on the factors and criticalpoints that lead us to a successful completion of thetasks we face in the organizations to which I am linked.

I hope I can continue upholding these values andsupporting the fight against doping and otherills in sport for the benefit of present andfuture generations.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICSSKILLED
Sport since I was 13 years old, particularly Athletics
has been my life since I was 19. Through its practice
I have received everything I value in life, including thelove of my people, my family, my friends and my career.

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INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERT
I put to the service of my work for athletics andsports my skills as leader and communicator todevelop relationships at all levels.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGESKILLEDI am currently World Athletics member of the Council.
I am also President of the Cuban Athletics Federation,
President of the National Paralympics Committee andVice-President of the Cuban Olympic Committee. Inthat capacity, I work daily for sport.

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
GENERAL AWARENES S
I look forward to helping set policies, monitoring
performance indicators, advising athletes for future
leadership, and helping to grow and innovate in
Athletics into the future.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSSKILLEDI think I’m qualified by my experience and mycapabilities to help our sport worldwide. At thesame time I feel that I represent the interests ofour geographical area with the universal aim ofbroadening the competitive and development
opportunities of athletes in all disciplines; to promoteclean sport and support the rights of athletes; todevelop children and youth programs.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
GENERAL AWARENES S
Over the years I have been constantly learning
to understand, apply and support the initiatives
that have been taken for the development andvisualization of athletics.

Al b erto J UA NTO RE NA DAN G ER

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
I believe I have the administrative experience to copewith the challenges.

75BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– I won a number of local races including internationalroad races. Some of the highlight races are Lens
half marathon in France, Varsity Kudus to mentiona few. I also spent a number of years in France on aprofessional athlete programme

JAMES
MOLOI

POSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBERPROF ES SIONAL CAREER– I am a sports manager at the city of Johannesburg andI have held this position for the past 33 years to date.
I have a responsibilty to manage sports facilities foraccessibility to all sporting codes. I am also currently
the President of Athletics South Africa, the national
federation of athletics in South Africa
S PORT AD MINISTRATION– Prior to being nominated and elected as the Presidentof Athletics South Africa, I was the President of Central
Gauteng Athletics (CGA), a provincial body responsible
for athletics in Gauteng, for a period of 8 years. I was
the CGA Road Running Chairperson and Chairpersonof Malcolm X Athletics Club from 2004 to 2010

MEMBER FEDE RATIONR SAJames MOLOIL A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCYS OUTH S OTH O (FLU ENT)Z ULU ( FLUENT)A FRI K A A NS (FLU ENT)
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)76

COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O NPart of the promise I make as a potential Council Member is to ensure that athletics is taken
to greater heights through promoting the organizations’ vision by prioritising the interests ofathletes and promoting strong relations within World Athletics in its entirety.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
To be given an opportunity for growth of knowledge on a world scale as this will grant a
stepping stone for athletics within Member Federations to be bettered for future athletes
that will potentially represent their countries on a world scale in the near future. To ensurethat there are strong development structures within Member Federations.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
I will ensure that stabaility, sustainability, diversity and the principles of corporate
governance are adhered to also to ensure that there are skills development opportunities
available to Member Federations and lastly, improve the quality and quantity of Member
Federations athletics programmes.

LEADERSHIPSKILLED
Being in position of leadership, I understand that I
should be accountable to the members I serve and I
will be responsible and apply my mind accordingly.

DECISION-MAKINGSKILLEDI strongly hold that all decisions I take will be for the
benefit of the organization and the athletics family as
a whole. As a member of the Council, I assure that therules and regulations of the organization will be bornein mind when making any future decisions.

STRATEGIC THINKINGAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
I understand the sports of athletics and the constantkeeping up with all the rules assists me in thinking
strategically when resolving issues or implementing
new ideas.

HONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
SKILLEDAs a member of the Council, I will be honest in all theengagements that I will undertake on behalf of theorganization. I ensure that I will strongly discourage all
actions that violate the organizations’ standards andreport these actions as soon as I am aware of same.
Further I commit that I will not be involved in
improper activities.

James MOLOIKNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERTAs a former athlete, I keep myself abreast of allathletics rules and regulations either current or new.

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INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
I will adhere to and respect the structure ofcommunication set by the organization. I will always
participate and present an alternative point of view
where necessary.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGEAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
As President of Athletics South Africa I understandthat there are procedures and processes that need
to be followed for the successful running of theorganization, I therefore ensure that I too will adhere
and follow the procedures put in place by theorganization. (i.e. Internal controls)

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES SAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
I ensure that I will continue to keep myself updatedwith the organizations’ regulations, policies and newrules that are continuously published for the benefitof Member Federations and athletes in general.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGEAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
I understand the ultimate responsibility of overseeing
the compliance with applicable laws, rules, codes andstandards that are recognized in the organizations
governance structures.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
GENERAL AWARENES S
I understand that any decisions that are taken by
the organization have financial implications and I will
therefore guard against misusing the finances ofthe organization.

James MOLOIINTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
I will form cooperatives and engage with different
members from different Member Federations and I
appreciate the diversity that is within the organization.

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– Five times Olympian| Olympic Finalist| World Athletics
World Champion Bronze Medalist| CommonwealthGames Gold Medalist| Twice World Championships|
Eight times World Athletics Finals| Five times CAC
Championships winner |Pan Am. Games Silver Medalist
PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Program/Project Management– Clemson University, BA

CY D O NI E
M OTH E R S I L L

POSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATION
CAY– Southern University New Hampshire, MS Sports
Management– World Athletics Continental Tour Meet Director
S PORT AD MINISTRATION– Served as Acting President,1st Vice-President andelected three times as General Secretary| Former
WADA Athletes Committee Member| Technical
Director Cayman Islands MF| NACAC Council
Member| Member of NACAC Gender Leadership
Working Group| Mentor to NACAC Athletes
Commission| World Athletics Competition Commission
Member| World Athletics Nationality Review
Panel Member

Cydonie M OTHER S ILL

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)79

COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
I have learned and appreciate the impact that sport has and continues to have on individual
discipline and professional and national development. Athletics is unique in this regard as
it teaches the athlete the discipline necessary for self-realization, a life-long skill that goesbeyond athletics.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
I want to give back to the sport that has giving me so much by assisting in developing
policies and practices based on accumulative experiences to level the playing field for all. As
a former athlete and now an Administrator, I bring an approach that bridges the twin aspectof our sport - Athlete and Administrator.

Cydonie M OTHER S ILLW H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
I bring the perspective of a relatively recently retired elite athlete, the experience of beinga Coach, a former National Technical Director, and trained Sports Administrator who has
functioned in the latter capacity at both the National and Regional levels and now desire to
apply the insights I have obtained for the global betterment of the sport.

LEADERSHIPSKILLED
Proficient in building positive relationships withall stakeholders and able to adapt positively andcohesively to changed circumstances. Possess thecapability to articulate the mission, vision, andstrategies of World Athletics and complete assigned
tasks when due.

DECISION-MAKINGSKILLED
Display balance thinking, combining wisdom,
experience, and perspective when making decisions.
Weighs the pros and cons of each option before
making a decision and considers lessons learned frompast experiences and the impact of the decisions
on stakeholders.

STRATEGIC THINKINGSKILLED
Ability to review, analyze, assess, and suggest suchchanges as may be appropriate to achieve the short,medium-, and long-term goals goals bearing in mind theconstant evolving dynamics of the sport and society.

HONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERT
Respect and maintains confidentiality. Maintains
transparency adheres to core values represented
in decisions and actions. Display consistency inwords and actions. Does not misrepresent self or use
position or authority for personal gain.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICSSKILLEDAs a World Class athlete, Coach, and National andRegional Administrator, I have been involved with thesport at virtually all levels.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERT
Understand the interest and concerns of others
and listen attentively to their ideas and concerns.
Skilled in building rapport and finding common
ground. Use clear and concise language while
paying keen attention to personal feelings and show
understanding and compassion for their perspectives.

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ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES SSKILLED
Possess an acute awareness of the external policies ofWorld Athletics coupled with a deep understandingof the reasoning and purposes behind critical policies,
practices, and procedures of the organization.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGESKILLED
Develops and contributes to best practices. Actively
pursues professional development and growth.
INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSSKILLED
Strong portfolio management. Remain open todifferent approaches to address needs or to resolve
issues. Work from facts and a strong knowledge base.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
GENERAL AWARENES S
Appreciates the importance of safeguarding the fiscal
resources and reputation of the organization andthe need to adhere to all internal financial and fiscal
control procedure established to this end.

Cydonie M OTHER S ILLADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGESKILLED
Having served on my national and regional bodies,I appreciate the need to follow administrative
procedures, while at the same time look to improveand enhance such procedures as needed, not only
for the benefit of the administration but for the sport
in general.

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– IAAF Certification NTO 2016
– National Federation Management Programme, World
Academy of Sport, Bahrain Olympic Committee 2014
– Sports Management Course, International Olympic
Committee, Bahrain Olympic Committee 2006
PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Master Degree in Project Management, British
University of Dubai 2017

BADER
NASER

POSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATIONB RN

S PORT AD MINISTRATION– 2016 - to 2020 Bahrain Olympic Committee,
Board member– 2012 - to 2019 Bahrain Athletics Association, Board
member, Assistant General Secretary, Head of public
relations and media Commission– 2019 - to Date Bahrain Athletics Association,
Board member, Treasurer, Head of public relations andmedia Commission– 2022 – to Date West Asia association, Board member

Bader N aser

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)
A RA BI C ( FLUE NT )S PA NI SH ( FAIR)P E RSI A N ( FAIR)– BSc in Construction Management Engineering,
Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland 2004-2005

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
To encourage people of all age groups to participate actively in athletics seeking positive
community. Besides, promoting gender equality and empowering women. Accordingly weshould apply high quality education & training courses to provide efficiency in the essential
skills that maximize brain ability to lead and direct the body during competitions.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
Giving me a unique opportunity to contribute great effort to carry out the potential andefficient changes and pursue further development in this esteemed athletics sectors
worldwide. Besides, to care for athletes of all ages and skill levels to reach the peak levels of
performance. Above all it’s a great way to give back to athletics sector that potentially has
been my sporting home long time.

Bader N aserW H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
Because I was passionate to promote athletics as much as possible, with special concern toour brotherly federations requirements and do my best to help them overcoming what soever difficulties, complications, challenges and technical hitches they may pass through.
Additionally, I promise to be highly cooperative with all brotherly federations to ensure weare on track to achieve the World Athletics final goals.

LEADERSHIP
EXPERT
I have got strong leadership skills that I gained
throughout the previous years. Besides, I have theability to impose great impacts and inspire otherswith different backgrounds. Moreover, I can lead
teams successfully.

DECISION-MAKING
EXPERT
I’ve been in many situations that improved my skills
in decision making to study the situations finding out
what the best decision, as well as taking advices frompeople who have been in the same situation and not
afraid to take risks.

STRATEGIC THINKINGSKILLEDI am a fast learner and having desire to learn something
new every now and then. Also, I have analyticalknowledge and I have got the ability to take risks after
studying the whole situation.

HONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERT
I value honesty and respect others even whenconflict or disputes appears. I keep my words andpromises. also, I’m reliable and trusted when regarding
confidential information.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
I have a wide knowledge in athletics as I was a player
before and an administrator at present, which made me
to be in direct contact with players and being aware ofrules, techniques and a sense of joy to compete as well.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERT
I have really strong communicational skills helped
me to communicate easily with others and get theirattention. In addition to that I can interact with themas well. I’m a good listener and speaker. Again, I always
consider and appreciate others openness point ofviews and respect them willingly.

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ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
EXPERT
I can build ideas and decisions on what I observefrom the people that I interacted with in meetings orinformal conversations its type of analytical thinking
and I can benefit from other colleagues’ experiencesin this field as well.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGEAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
I’m a responsible person I take responsibility for myactions and decisions and don’t blame others forwhat I do, most people count on me either in taking
decisions or actions as my responsiveness to many
situations makes them feel really good about me andtrusted me.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDINGSKILLEDI have strong knowledge in Financial Understanding as
I am responsible for the financial and auditing aspects
in Bahrain Athletes Association for five years andaware of budget planning, Balance sheet, profit andloss and financial strategic planning.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSEXPERT
I have strong relationships with many people aroundthe world as I’m in athletics’ field for a long time andmy social personality makes my communicate withpeople who come from different backgrounds easily.

Bader N aser

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
I effectively can manage and schedule most ofadministrative duties and working on time andrestricted with deadlines.

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– Achievements include Provincial and Club
representation in Athletics. Technical Official at
National and Area Championships. Recipient of
IAAF Veteran Pin, Oceania Area Merit Award andLife Member of Athletics New Zealand. My proudest
achievements have been in helping athletes, clubs and
my Federation develop and succeed

ANNET TEPURVISPOSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATIONNZLS PORT AD MINISTRATION– Chairperson of Athletics New Zealand from 20072018. Current World Athletics Gender Leadership
Taskforce Member and World Athletics Development
Commission member. Oceania Area Development
Commission member– National Olympic Committee Board member 2017 tocurrent. Sport New Zealand High Performance Board
member 2020 to current

Annette P urvis

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)T E REO MAORI (BEGINNER)

PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Executive Manager with 30 years experience in the
Insurance Industry. Proven skills in leadership, strategicplanning, operational management, and relationshipand stakeholder engagement. I have spent the last
10 years in disaster response claims strategy andimplementation, helping New Zealand communities
recover from natural disasters

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
I have been involved in Athletics as a participant,fan and leader and I am passionate about therole that World Athletics can play in leading integrity, equity, innovation and sustainability. I
believe that every Member Federation has the opportunity to grow and succeed and in doing
so contribute to the World Athletics Strategic Plan.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
I wish to share my skills and experience to support World Athletics achievement of theWorld Plan. I want to foster greater connection and collaboration to build strong Federations.
I would love the opportunity to be part of bringing new ideas and thinking to support
World Athletics. I want to help build on the inclusion, equity and diversity progress.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
I bring a proven track record in delivering success through a strong work ethic, creatingstrong relationships and ensuring there is shared goals and purpose. I bring a strong focus
on working together as we need to be united in achieving the success that the World Plan
offers. Importantly I am willing to make the commitment involved in being an active
Council member.

Annette P urvis

LEADERSHIP
EXPERT
Professional leadership experience leading large
operational and project teams. Chair of Athletics
New Zealand for 11 years, member of the Gender
Leadership Taskforce and Development Commission.
Invited to lead and support gender equity programmes
and initiatives within New Zealand and my Area.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
Involved in Athletics as an athlete, coach, official
and administrator from club through to leading theFederation Board. I am an active member of my Area
Association and Area Development Commission.
Current World Athletics Development Commission
member contributing to the development andactivation of the Commission Business Plan.

STRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERT
Developed and implemented strategic plans which
led to enhanced programmes, pathways and funding
for Athletics New Zealand. Member of Sport NZ High
Performance Board providing input into National
Strategies. Contributed to strategic planning within
Development Commission. Within professional career
contributed to strategic planning and thinking at
TransTasman level.

DECISION-MAKINGSKILLEDAs Chair of Athletics New Zealand it was my role toensure the Board had a good approach to decision
making through using facts, information, insightsfrom others and considering options available. As aleader in a variety of roles within sport and my career,
I understand the criticality of considered and timely
decision making.

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H ONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERT
Recognised for my strong sense of purpose, integrity
and work ethic. Evidenced through inclusion in
National Olympic Committee and High Performance
Boards. Currently chair the People and Culture
Committee for Olympic Committee. Have been
invited to adjudicate on disciplinary panels within
New Zealand sports.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
Experienced in administration from club through to
National Federation. Athletics New Zealand delegate
to World Congress on multiple occasions. Led
constitutional change within Athletics New Zealandand contributed to Olympic Committee constitutional
review. Organising Board for 2011 IPC
World Athletics Championship.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONSKILLEDI have considerable professional experience inbuilding and growing strategic partnerships throughstrong communication skills. I have led member
engagement presentations around key initiatives andproposals within Athletics New Zealand. Deliveredand supported Gender Leadership presentations
and workshops.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERTAs Chair of Athletics New Zealand for 11 years,
current member of National Olympic Committee andSport NZ High Performance Boards, I am a skilled
director. I currently chair the People and Culture
Committee for my Olympic Committee and was
involved in a Reference Panel for Sport NZ on its
Sports Governance standards. Provided input into
the World Athletics reform.

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES SSKILLEDAs an experienced Board director I understand thedistinction between management and governance.
Professionally I have led organisational change
processes and restructures. Supported thedevelopment work around roles and responsibilities
for Areas, Federations and World Athletics.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSSKILLED
Member of Women’s Committee from 2011 and thenGender Leadership Taskforce. Actively involved in
Area Association. Founding member of New ZealandInternational Relations Network for Sport. It exists toensure all international delegates can share learnings
and experiences and encourage others to undertakeinternational roles.

Annette P urvis

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDINGSKILLED
In my professional career I have had responsibility
for multi million dollar budgets and delivery offinancial performance. As a Board member ofseveral organisations, I bring understanding offinancial performance requirements including, annual
budgeting and planning, strategic prioritisation andkey financial metrics.

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– From the age of 12 I competed as a jnr and snr athlete
representing Bda Carifta, CAC Chmps (silver medal800m) and Pan Am Games. Attended Jackson State
University on an athletic scholarship. Athlete of theYear in 1989. Started a track club in 2001

DONNA
RAYNORPOSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATION
B ER

PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Project Manager since 1996 at Bda Electric Light Co.
Promoted to VP at XL Capital in the IT Department
2005. Corporate Applications Mgr Bda Electric Light
Co. 2008. Customer Care Mgr 2013 Bda Electrici
Light Co. Substitute Teaching 2017. Project Mgr
PMO dept Bda Monetary Authority. Promoted toAssistant Director 2023
S PORT AD MINISTRATION– Joined T&F Assoc 2009. President of the Assoc
2010. Chair of Carifta Games 2012. Queens Award.
NACAC Board of Directors, Team Mgr London
and Rio Olympics. Chef de Mission several games.
Board of Bda Olympic Ass. Chair WIS. NACAC
Gender Leadership Chair. Member of World Athletics
Development Commission– Member World Athletics Foundation Committee

D onna RAYN O R

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)88

COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
My vision for athletics is that we will become one of the top 3 sports in the world. To do thiswe have to make sure we have athletes we can showcase across multiple countries. Provide
opportunities for our athletes to be seen and promoted and known around the world. Provide
opportunities for women in all areas and be the best gender balanced sport.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
I am seeking election as I feel I have the skills and experience to bring to the Council. I havea drive and passion for this sport and I see there are so many possibilities for us to grow anddevelop even further than we are today. Also I would like to see more women on the Council
as we have expertise to bring to the table.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
I feel my experiences on the Development Cmt, President for 12 years, involvement in
the Gender Leadership program, member of the Bda Olympic Ass. have prepared me for aCouncil position. I have been in the sport for most of my life and have progressed from anathlete to the positions I hold now and bring a lot of experience to the table.

LEADERSHIP
EXPERT
Past President of Bermuda National Athletics Ass.
and Chairperson of NACAC Gender Leadership
Working Group.

DECISION-MAKING
EXPERTAs President it is important to think and make thebest decisions for the organization. As a Project
manager I also have to be ready to make the rightdecisions for the Projects that I manage.

D onna RAYN O R

STRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERTAs the President and also in my career it was necessary
to be a strategic thinker to move the organization
forward and create plans to progress our athletes.

HONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERT
The morals that my parents instilled in me, honesty
and integrity is part of my makeup. My conscious
wouldn’t allow me to be dishonest.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
I was an athlete representing my country at theInternational level, University athletics scholarship,
started a track team, assisted with officiating at our
track meets, President for 12 years and sit on theWorld Athletics Development Commission.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERT
As my position of Assistant Director with persons
reporting to me it is important that skills in allcommunication have to be up to par. This is also an
important part of being President of an Association.
Communication is one of the most important skill
set for the successful running of an association andmanaging staff.

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ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
EXPERT
It is very important to have the correct structure inplace and the identified roles and responsibilities inany organization. The skills need to match the role.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGESKILLEDI understand the importance of governance andpolicies but not to write the policies but will assist inwhat should be in them.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDINGSKILLEDI understand finances enough to run an organization
but not to be a treasurer or accountant.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSSKILLEDI understand the importance of international relationsin the sporting arena. It is important to have thebacking and support internationally and of otherorganizations (i.e., IOC) in our sport.

D onna RAYN O R

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
I have been in multiple administrative roles in athletics
and in my career.

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– I love running and still practice daily. I have never been
a top athlete– Nevertheless my love for athletics made me devote all
my life to the organisation and development of
the sport
PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Sport Director of the OCOG Milano Cortina 2026
Olympic Winter GamesANNA
RICCARDIPOSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATIONI TA
L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCYI TA LI A N ( FLU E NT )E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)S PA NI SH ( FLU ENT)
FREN CH ( FLU ENT)

– Sport and Olympic Programme Area Director,
Team Services, of the Italian Olympic Committee(2013 - 2021)– Chef de Mission or Deputy Chef de Mission at the
Olympic Games, Olympic Winter Games and YOG(Sochi, PyeongChang, Nanjing, Buenos Aires, Rio deJaneiro, Tokyo)– Fidal International & Technical departments Director,
Team Manager of the Italian Teams
S PORT AD MINISTRATION– World Athletics Council Member (2007 - current)– World Athletics Competition Commission Member(2011 -current)– World Athletics Diamond League AG Board Member(2015-current)– World Athletics Russia Taskforce Member(2015 - 2023)– IAAF Technical Committee Member (1999-2015)

Anna RI CCA RD I

– European Athletics Competition Committee Member(1995-2015)– Meeting Director of the Diamond League Rome

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
Athletics has shaped my life since I was a girl, I have always had athlete-centered programmes
as my primary focus. I would love to help building the Sport, further secure its future byshaping a strong World /Areas Competition Programme, a harmonised World Calendar, aconsistent One-Day meeting structure in coordination with the Diamond League.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
I believe that my track-record of delivery shows that I have a deep knowledge of Athletics
and would love to offer this expertise to build strong events, help Member Federations todevelop and enhance the practice of Athletics and give the best possible opportunities forthe athletes to compete.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
I hope to be able to give all my expertise, efforts, passion and love for Athletics - my main
domain is technical and I would love to be able to continue helping the evolution of our sport
keeping it in the frontline via research, dialogue of ideas, inclusivity and accessibility topromote a safe, healthy, efficient environment to all.

LEADERSHIP
EXPERTMy working life experience has been based on
professionalism and team working. My leadership skills
are embedded in my willingness to achieve results thru
common sharing of strategies and solutions, being open
to change and ensuring integrity and trust in everything
I do.

DECISION-MAKING
EXPERTMy track-record of delivery shows my experience
as Director - I have been faced with many situations
where the decision-making process was substantial
for the results of the projects I was leading and I
believe to have a high standard of reliability.
HONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERT
Honesty and Integrity have been my mantra in
everything I have been doing and I have acted, andalways will, accordingly.

Anna RI CCA RD I

STRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERTMy profession has always led me to achieve objectives
that could only be achieved by planning, thinking andthen implemented thru decision-making actions.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERT
I have always believed in team working. It is my belief
that motivation and passion are the best means tomanaging and leading complex structures.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
Athletics has shaped my life since I was a girl - I have
served the Italian Athletics since I was 19 having theprivilege of taking care of all the different aspects of
the Sport, working with the athletes and being involved
as General/Meeting Director in the most important
Athletics events staged in Italy.

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ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
EXPERT
I have been privileged with the opportunity of being
an event organiser all my life. Currently I am the Sport
Director of the Olympic Winter Games of Milano
Cortina 2026.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGESKILLEDI have been elected to World Athletics Council
in 2007 and I am member of many different
Commissions and Committees - at present I am an
active member of the Italian Athletics Council and sit
in the Board of Directors of the European Athletics
Championships Rome 2024.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
EXPERT
Organisation goes hand in hand with budget
management- I have acquired a deep understandingof financial issues by the experience of leading
complex departments and managed
consistent budgets.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSSKILLED
These have always been my priority - the International
department of Fidal has been my first leadershipexperience, followed by the Sport and Olympic
Programme Department of the Italian NOC. My deep
knowledge of languages (English, French, Spanish)
have eased communications- on top, I do believe insharing and in team work.

Anna RI CCA RD I

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
Have started my professional career in 1978 andsince then I have been an administrator at the Italian
Athletics Federation, at the Italian Olympic Committee
and nowadays at the OCOG of the Italian Olympic
Winter Games of Milano Cortina 2026.

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– National Champion in Long Jump
– Represented Pakistan Athletics in manyInternational Events including 1978 Asian Games,
Bangkok, Thailand.
– Record holder of Long Jump of Pakistan Military
Academy, Pakistan Army and tri-service i.e. Army,
Navy and Air ForceM U H A MMA D
AK R A M SA H I

PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Served Pakistan Army as commissioned officer for
38 years and retired at the rank of Major General– Military Secretary to the President of Pakistan from1998 - 2000
– Defence Attaché in Pakistan High Commission in aneighbouring country for 3 years

POSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATIONPAK– Council Member Asian Athletics Association from2015-2019– Vice President Asian Athletics Association from 2019till date– Chairman South Asian Athletics Federation from 2015
till date

Muhammad Akram SAH I

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
URDU (G OOD)
E NG LI SH (GOOD)

S PORT AD MINISTRATION– President Athletics Federation of Pakistan since 201194

COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
To achieve excellence in Athletics in all its forms and manifestations at National andInternational level.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
To contribute towards promotion and development of Athletics at World level.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E– Integrity & honesty.
– Vast experience of leadership, Governance, management, administration, organisational
skills, professionalism, sportsmanship and friendship.

LEADERSHIP
EXPERT- Served in Pakistan Army in leadership role in various
ranks for 38 years.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONEXPERT
Vast experience.
ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES S
EXPERT
Outstanding.

- Serving Athletics Federation of Pakistan, Asian
Athletics Association and South Asian Athletics
Federation for last 12 years.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
GENERAL AWARENES SSTRATEGIC THINKING
EXPERT- High level of understanding of strategic issues.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
Rich experience.

- Developed Asian Athletics Association Strategic Plan
2022-2030 as Chairman of the Working Group.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGE
EXPERT
Vast experience.

Muhammad Akram SAH I

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
Enough to play a positive / constructive role as Council
Member in World Athletics.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSEXPERT- Masters in International Relations.

DECISION-MAKING
EXPERT
Confident to make appropriate decisions.

- Have served in a senior diplomatic position in
Pakistan High Commission in a neighbouring country
for 3 years.

H ONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERT
It is my strength.

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– I never had a career as an athlete but I did a lot ofsports since school until now
PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– From 1999 to present I have pursued a long careerin top management positions as CEO and directorof various companies in the lines of engineering,
construction, property and media business, I also
spent 5 years chairing the Indonesian Church Music
Foundation and several other foundations engaged insocial activities

TIGOR
TANJUNGPOSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBERS PORT AD MINISTRATION– I joined Indonesian Athletics Federation in 1986 andfrom 1999 to present holding General Secretary
position. Two term VP of Asian Athletics Association(AAA), currently Individual Member. Previously
member of IAAF Finance and Audit, currently
Safeguarding WG Member. Receiver of IAAF Veteran
pin and Plaque of Merit

MEMBER FEDE RATION
I NA

Tigor TAN JUN G

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)I NDON ESI A N (FLU E NT )96

COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
To use the integrity of athletics as a magnet among the youth so that, if they go into athletics,
they can become the agents of change wherever they are.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
1. To serve athletics in wider scope with the experience I got from my long involvement in the
sport in my region.
2. To make athletics a priority sport in my region.

Tigor TAN JUN GW H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
My enthusiasm and passion in problem solving.

LEADERSHIPSKILLEDIn most of my experience leading organizations, myleadership style is to listen to my team members or
employees and involve them in the decision making.
This way, I build trust within my team and makethem participative.

HONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
SKILLEDAs a leader and team member, I exhibit honesty andintegrity by trying to be someone who is able toadmit my mistakes and hold myself accountable. I
trust things to be as they appear and stand up forwhat I believe is right.

STRATEGIC THINKINGSKILLED
Prior to the execution of a plan, I used to apply mystrategic thinking by analyzing its feasibility, SWAT is
my favorite method for it will give me confidence inachieving the goal or target.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONSKILLEDI obtained my interpersonal communication skills bypracticing active listening, using simple language,finding common ground and establishing a connection
with others, and be open to feedback.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
During my 3 decades of involvement in athletics
national federation, I have learned a lot about most of
all aspects in this sport.

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES SSKILLEDI developed my organizational awareness skills inorder to get things done. It is the ability to readthings that are not written like emotions, relationships,
and dynamics within the organization.

DECISION-MAKINGSKILLEDMy approach in decision making used to follow thesteps that can help me make the right and thoughtfuldecisions. I like to have alternatives and from there I
will choose the most satisfying alternative possible.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDINGSKILLED
Although I am not a financial professional, my MBA
background has given me a sufficient ability tounderstand financial statements. Besides gaining
experience in my businesses, I was once the treasurer of
my National Federation. I have also been the member ofWorld Athletics Finance and Audit Commission.

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ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGESKILLEDMy long tenure as a general secretary has been
the great opportunity for me to have a goodadministrative knowledge.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSSKILLEDMy job as a general secretary covers all theinternational related matters: communication,
cooperation, negotiation, and agreements. I haveexperience working in regional, continent, andinternational athletics association too.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGESKILLEDMy governance knowledge is a belief that in achieving
goals, we need to apply transparency, responsibility,
accountability, participation, and responsiveness.

OTHER SIGNI FICANT INTERESTSROLE

PT Wijaya Engindo Nusa

Director

PT Sarangraha Adisentosa

Commissioner

Tigor TAN JUN GLEGAL ENTIT Y

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– Practiced athletics during school and university innational level, does not have any special achievements
PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Entrepreneur – energy, real estate, postal services,
Estonia/International from 1993
– Member of Supervisory Board, Estonian Energy,
2001-2003– Member of Supervisory Board, Estonian Post,
2007-2010

ERICH
TEIGAMÄGIPOSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATIONEST– Member of Council, UTILITAS Ltd, Estonia,
2013-2018
S PORT AD MINISTRATION– Board member of Estonian Athletic Association,
2000-2004– President Estonian Athletic Association, 2006-2025– Council member of European Athletics, 2015-2027– Member of European Athletics Development
Commission, 2011-2023– Board member of Estonian Olympic Committee,
2008-2016– Vice-president of Estonian Olympic Committee,
2020-2024

Erich TE IGA MÄG I

L A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)ESTON I A N ( FLU E NT )R U S SI A N ( I NTERME DIAT E)– Member of Supervisory Board, Enterprise Estonia,
2010-201299

COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
Our vision is what drives our passion.
My vision is to grow our beloved athletics bigger and more visible in every level.
My passion is to find and develop solutions for achieving our goals in sport.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
I have been active in national and European athletics administration for more than 20 years
and I would like to share my experiences with colleagues in the world of athletics, I am readyto work to develop athletics wherever and whenever.
My motto is - open and respectful cooperation between all parties.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
Estonia is a small country but we have done a lot during the last 15 years in international
athletics. We organized several international athletics events.

Erich TE IGA MÄG I

I would like to be a valuable partner for World Athletics, to bring our expertise to everybody
in cooperation.

LEADERSHIPSKILLED
From different small and large companies
and organizations.

HONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
SKILLED
Involved in the development and implementationof various programs nationally.

STRATEGIC THINKINGSKILLED
Developing of different small and large companies andorganizations strategic plans for short and long terms.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
Open for communication, willing to communicate
freely with both supporters and critics.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICS
EXPERT
More than 10 years experiences in international sport
administration and management.

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES SSKILLED
Have been founding and built manufacturing
companies and sports organizations from thegrassroots level.

DECISION-MAKINGSKILLED
Decision is always better than indecision.

FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE
Participated in the presentation and analysis offinancial statements for auditing of larger andsmaller companies and organizations.

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ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGEAPPLIED KNOWLEDGE
Practical experience 30 years.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSSKILLED
Developed and created regional and internationalorganizations, competitions, and other activities.
Coordinated the activities of international
expert groups.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGESKILLED
Have managed various companies and sports
organizations for more than 25 years and have comeacross the implementation of good management
practice and coordinated it.

OTHER SIGNI FICANT INTERESTS
ROLE

Aktsiaselts LINNASOOJUS (Linnasoojus Ltd.)

Member of the Board

Maakri SPV OÜ (Maakri SPV Ltd.)

Member of the BoardOÜ Kitsas Kodu (Kitsas Kodu Ltd.)

Member of the Board

Ogremor Holding OÜ (Ogremor Holding Ltd.)

Member of the Board

OÜ Kaljaautomaat (Kaljaautomaat Ltd.)

Member of the Board

Katusepapi OÜ (Katusepapi Ltd.)

Member of the BoardOÜ Vilde SPV (Vilde SPV Ltd.)

Member of the BoardOÜ Maakri (Maakri Ltd.)

Member of the Board

Mittetulundusühing VÖIMALUS (NPO VÖIMALUS)

Member of the Board

Erich TE IGA MÄG I

LEGAL ENTIT Y

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BIOGRAPHYSPORT CAREER & ATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENTS– Engaged in athletics for 25 years; dedicated topromoting athletics, especially youth, women andmass participation and road running– Actively participated in international sports affairs;
served World Athletics, Asian Athletics Associationand East Asian Athletics Association and madecontributions to athletics in China, Asia and the world
PROF ES SIONAL CAREER– Council Member, World Athletics (2019-current)

NAN
WANG

– Vice President, Asian Athletics Association(2019-current)– President, East Asian Athletics Association(2023-current)– Vice President, Chinese Athletics Association(2009-current)

POSI TI ON (S) S OU GH T
I NDI VI DUA L
COUNCI L MEMBER
MEMBER FEDE RATIONCHNL A NG UAGE(S) SPOKEN
A ND LEVEL OF FLU E NCY
CHI NESE ( NATIVE)
E NG LI SH ( FLU ENT)

– Office Director, Vice Director, Chinese Athletics
Association (1998-2009)S PORT AD MINISTRATION– Member, World Plan Working Group, World Athletics(2019-2021)– Deputy Director, Nanjing 2025 World Indoor
Championships LOC (2018-current)– Executive Director, Taicang 2018 IAAF Race Walking
Team Championships LOC (2017-2018)– Vice Chairperson, Beijing 2015 World Championships
LOC & Wuhan 2015 Asian Championships LOC(2014-2015)

N an WAN G– Official, each Beijing Marathon

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COMPETENCY STATEMENTV I S I O N & PAS S I O N
Athletics is the oldest and simplest sport and also my lifelong career and passion. I hope
to integrate athletics into people’s lives, promote regional balance and gender equality inathletics, increase the participation of youth, women and the general public in athletics, anduse the power of athletics to create a better world.
R E AS O N S W HY I A M S E E K I N G EL ECTION
As a woman leader with 25 years’ experience in athletics, I fully understand its challenges andopportunities. China has a large athletics population and great potential for development.
Together with the Chinese Athletics Association, I hope to contribute more to thedevelopment of athletics around the world, especially in Asia.
W H AT I W I L L BRI N G TO T HE ROL E
I have extensive athletics experience, excellent leadership, execution and strategic thinking.
I am committed to global athletics development and will use my expertise and resources topositively contribute to achieving the four goals of more participation, more people, morefans and more partnerships, and to help more MFs develop athletics.

LEADERSHIP
EXPERT
I’ve been Vice President of Chinese Athletics
Association for 14 years, World Athletics Council
Member and AAA Vice President for 4 years, andleading official of plenty international and domestic
events’ LOCs. I’m a strong leader in forming, managing
and leading teams. I led the establishment of
East Asian Athletics Association and was elected
its President.

KNOWLEDGE OF ATHLETICSSKILLED
With 25 years’ experience and extensive expertisein athletics, I fully understand its history, reality,
challenges and opportunities. I have led the Chinese
Athletics Team in many international competitions suchas the Olympics, World Championships and AsianChampionships, and understand the athletic training
and competition rules well.
DECISION-MAKING
EXPERT
With excellent decision-making skills, judgement
and critical thinking, I’m able to analyse rationally incomplex environments, determine the best option,
make the right decision and make adjustments
according to the reality. I’ve led teams to properly
handle various difficulties and challenges encounteredduring the operation of our association.

N an WAN GSTRATEGIC THINKINGSKILLEDI’m skilled in considering the overall development of
athletics from a holistic and long-term perspective,
and formulating strategic goals and measures
for it. As a member of the World Plan Working
Group, I provided conducive advice to its goals,
objectives, and actions, and actively promoted theimplementation of it in East Asia and China.

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H ONEST Y AND INTEGRIT Y
EXPERT
I’m honest, self - disciplined and reliable. I always keep
my promises, uphold clean sports and have goodworking ethics and morality. I work in an open andtransparent manner and strictly abide by the relevant
rules and regulations.

ADMINISTRATIVE KNOWLEDGESKILLEDLong been in charge of the administrative workof Chinese Athletics Association, I have extensive
administrative knowledge and skills. I’m equipped withhigh managerial, operational, planning, organizational,
researching, communication and execution skills,
as well as the ability to analyse and solve practicaladministrative problems.

INTERPERS ONAL COMMUNICATIONSKILLEDAs a good listener, I have excellent interpersonal skills
and team spirit and can achieve win-win cooperation.
Throughout my work with Chinese Athletics
Association and the global athletics community, I’ve
always been sincere and helpful. I’ve led my teamto properly handle the postponement of important
events affected by the pandemic.

GOVERNANCE KNOWLEDGESKILLED
With adequate governance knowledge, I havelong held leadership positions in CAA, AAA andWorld Athletics and understand the design andoperation of organisations. I can direct the organisationfrom a macro perspective, promote innovation, maintain
openness and transparency, and promote effective
operation with diverse management methods and tools.

ORGANISATIONAL AWARENES SSKILLED
With strong organizational awareness, I understandWorld Athletics’ values, culture, reality, goals,
structure and ways of working. I can focus on the
bigger picture, be committed to the position,
adapt to the changes, align my day-to-day work withWorld Athletics’ goals and make contributions toWorld Athletics.

INTERNATIONAL REL ATIONSEXPERT
I have an in-depth understanding of international
relations, a global awareness and an open mind. I
respect cultural diversity, actively participate inintercultural exchanges and focus on the global
challenges facing humanity. I’ve been active ininternational organizations and have rich experiencesin sports foreign affairs.

N an WAN GFINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE
I’ve served as Treasurer of Chinese Athletics
Association for 11 years, directing its finance-related
work and working with rigor. Equipped with sufficientfinancial knowledge and working experience, I havegood analytical, forecasting and decision-making skills
in finance and can fully understand the organization’s
financial position and results.

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