KHUNYING PATAMA LEESWADTRAKUL (Thailand)
Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), she is an influential business woman (steel, hotels, hospitals and real estate). Executive Member of the Asian Olympic Council and President of the Badminton World Federation (BWF). He is President of the Cultural Promotion Fund of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Chairman of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra and Member of the Board of the Thai Institute of Justice. He is also a member of the CIO Commissions “Olympic Solidarity” and “Revenues and Commercial Partnerships”.
ODETTE ASSEMBE ENGOULOU (Cameroon)
Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), is an airport authority of Cameroon (ADC) and currently works in various personal activities in the catering and public works sectors. President of the National Badminton Federation of Cameroon and Vice-President of the National Olympic Committee of Cameroon. Treasurer of the “Coeur d’Afrique Foundation” and owner of an orphanage on the outskirts of Yaoundé.
KANG-RO “ROCKY” YOON (Korea)
Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Sports diplomat and founder of the International Sport Diplomacy Institute. Member of the International Olympic Committee, first Korean to receive the NACO Merit Award. He served as a special advisor for both the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics and the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, stating that people have come together as communities for the Seoul Games, with the goal of fostering Korea’s rebirth.
HOU (JUSTIN) KUN (China)
Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and board member of the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation. He is famous for his project “Hou Kun (Justin) Global Olympic Traveling”. From 1 January 2012 to 10 October 2018, Mr Hou visited all 46 cities in 25 countries that hosted the Summer, Winter and Youth Olympic Games. He was the first in the world to do so. He is a member of the FICTS Commission for Culture, Education and Youth.
FU XIAOHUI (China)
Vice President of the Beijing Olympic City Development Association (BODA) organization that develops and promotes the sustainable development of Olympic and Paralympic causes. He has contributed to the construction of a humanistic, high-tech and green Beijing after the 2008 Summer and 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. He was Director of the Organization Department of the CYLC Beijing Municipal Committee and Deputy Secretary of the Tongzhou District Committee of the CCP in Beijing.
RAFEL NIUBO (Spain)
Former Minister for Sport of the Generalitat de Catalunya. Founder of the Associació Esportiva Gràcia-UBAE in Barcelona, of which he is currently General Manager. He was part of the European Union Sports Forum and participated in the founding of the European Confederation of Sport in Spain. In the business sector, “Alfa5” has recently built the world’s largest XR sports centre. A combination of technologies: virtual reality, augmented reality and interactive projections.
MARIIA BULATOVA (Ukraine)
Vice President of the Ukrainian Olympic Committee and Member of the IOC Commission for Culture and Olympic Heritage. Director of the Olympic Institute at the National University of Ukraine for Physical Education and Sport. President of the Olympic Academy and Vice-President of the Association of European Olympic Academies. Author of over 300 publications.
MASONI DE MOREA (Argentina)
Lawyer and notary, she is the first and only woman to have held the office of President of the Argentine Olympic Committee. In the International Tennis Federation (ITF) he is a member of the Olympic Commission. Member of the International Relations Commission of the Association of National Olympic Committees (NACO). Honorary President of the IOC Commission on Women in Sport, for which he is also a member of the Commission on Culture and Olympic Heritage.
JOSÉ JOAQUIM MONTEIRO SOARES (Brazil)
Brazilian entrepreneur working in the environmental, social and audiovisual sectors. He is the founder of several initiatives for the Instituto Brasileiro Ecológico Sustentável in environmental remediation projects in some favelas of Rio de Janeiro. He is the CEO of Guanabara Filmes, a production company with over ten years’ experience in making cultural and sports documentaries.
SHUAI JIANG (China)
Executive manager with extensive experience in institutional governance and operational management of public and sports bodies Head of the Administrative Department of the Beijing Olympic City Development Association (BODA). Central figure in the planning, coordination and supervision of BODA’s administrative activities, with particular focus on organizational efficiency and support for Beijing Olympic and post-Olympic initiatives.
ANNA VOLZ GOT (Switzerland)
Head of Marketing, Communication, PR and Promotion Strategies at the Olympic Culture and Heritage | Olympic Museum, with the aim of strengthening the global relevance of the museum and promoting Olympic culture and heritage through exhibitions, Digital activations, publications and experiences. Professional with over 15 years of experience in the development and implementation of strategies, projects and events in the fields of culture, Olympic heritage and non-profit organizations.
JULI PERNAS LÓPEZ (Spain)
Sports director of the Barcelona City Council and sport leader. Passionate about history, his professional career in the world of sport began at the Department of Youth and Sports of the City of Barcelona where he held various management positions, including coordinator of the Department of Sporting Events and Promotion Campaigns. He founded the Bon Pastor Sports Group and chaired the Catalan Baseball and Softball Federation.
NAGENDRA PULUMATI (India)
Academic and cultural leader, currently President of the organization Indo American Studies, institution dedicated to promoting cultural, educational and diplomatic exchanges between India and the United States. With a career that combines research, dissemination and social commitment, he is recognized for his contribution in building intercultural bridges through academic projects and international cooperation initiatives. Expert in international relations, culture and dialogue between India and the USA.
ALAVI SAYYED MOJTABA (Iran)
Advisor to the Iranian Ministry of Culture, Sport and Youth, Member of the Iranian National Olympic Committee, Iranian Organization of Cinema and Audiovisual Affairs and University Lecturer. He is President of FICTS Iran and Director of the Tehran Festival. In the entrepreneurial field he is owner of a leather manufacturing company that produces shoes, suitcases, bags, etc.
PI YAMING (China)
He is the head of the Human Recourses Department Beijing Olympic City Development Association (BODA). She was responsible for the candidacy of Beijing and preparations for SportAccord2020. An experienced manager in the international sports sector, with a solid background in strategic planning and organisation of major global events. Actively engaged in the promotion of Olympic and urban development, has a leading role in international applications and major sporting events.
AASIF KARIM (Kenya)
Former Kenyan cricket player, national team captain in the One Day International (ODI) boasts the singular record of having been his nation’s captain in both cricket and tennis in the Davis Cup. Thanks to him, Kenya became the first country “not committed” in Test matches to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup. He founded Sports
Monthly, sports magazine as a contribution to society. He is currently an insurance entrepreneur with his company Safinaz Group.
LISTON BOCHETTE III (USA)
Secretary-General of the Athletes IOC Commission, he was a White House Delegate for Olympic Affairs, playing key roles in Olympic host cities. Currently City Councilor in Fort Myers (Florida), he was re-elected for the third term. Internationally renowned artist has been an Olympic athlete five times for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (representative in decathlon). Participated in various editions of the Olympic Games (summer and winter) in different roles. Former Secretary General of the World Olympians Association and President of the Pan American Olympians.
CHRISTOPHER LIVINGSTONE SAMUDA (Jamaica)
President of the Confederation of Caribbean Credit Unions of the Jamaica Olympic and Paralympic Association and delegate of Jamaica to the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC). He is a founding member of the law firm Samuda & Johnson, where he holds the role of Marketing Partner and heads the Sports and Entertainment Department | Intellectual Property as well as the Building and Real Estate Department. Lawyer (commercial, corporate and real estate transactions, etc.).
TAYYEB MOHAMMAD (Iran)
Director of “Art and Experience Cinema”, he is a consultant in the film and media industry. Sales and marketing director of “DEFC”, documentary film producer and director. He is responsible for the design, development and updating of software products as a Software Engineer. He is Director General of the International Affairs Iranian Cinema Organization and official of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance
DEAN KIBIRIGE (Uganda)
Well-established sports journalist and media professional with a long experience in the field of radio and television communication in Uganda and internationally. Director of the Library of the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation, national public broadcaster. A reference figure in the African sports media landscape, he has participated in numerous forums with targeted interventions on the importance of audiovisual communication as an instrument for inclusion, education and promotion of Olympic and Paralympic values.
RENATO FERRARI (France)
Former member of the Board of Directors of Istituto Bancario San Paolo, former member of the Board of Directors of the Milan Chamber of Commerce (President Formaper, Chairman Giovani Industriali and Member of the Assolombarda Board), Member of the Cabinet (Economic Advisor to Mr. Giovanni Goria), President of the Board of Directors of Ideal Standard.
LI SONGJIE (China)
Project Manager – International Relations Department of BOCOG – Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games 2022. Professional expert in international project management, with solid experience in the field of diplomatic and sports relations. Focal point for the coordination of cooperation activities between the Beijing Organising Committee and international Olympic and sports organisations.
T.J. ROSANDICH (USA)
Currently Member of the Board of Directors of the General Sports Authority (GSA) of the Kingdom of Bahrain. He is one of the leading international figures in sport education, sports diplomacy and governance of global sports institutions. He is President Emeritus and former CEO of the United States Sports University (USSU), the only college in the United States entirely dedicated to sport science, He is Personal Advisor to the Chairman of the General Organization for Youth and Sport of Bahrain.
ANN-MARI ALBERTSEN (Norway)
A leading professional in the field of international sports consulting, he has many years of experience in the field of global sports rights, media strategy and content promotion on digital platforms. Its activity is located at the intersection between sport, technological innovation and development of new communication and business models. She is the founder of Heim TV, a multimedia platform focusing on content related to interior design and lifestyle.
MARGRIET DE SCHUTTER (Netherlands)
A prominent figure in the European sports and cultural scene is a multi-faceted professional who has been able to transform the experience of an Olympic athlete into a mission of inspiration, communication and support for elite athletes in their human and professional journey. Former short track Olympic skater at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games, founded Extopsporter.nl, a cutting-edge digital platform dedicated to professional athletes. Ambassador of Dutch and European sports culture.
DONG JIAN (China)
Director of the Beijing Olympic Central Area Management Committee. Expert in urban management and strategic planning of large metropolitan areas, with consolidated experience in infrastructure coordination and exploitation of the Olympic heritage. Operational and strategic guide for the sustainable development of the central Olympic area of the Chinese capital. He is general supervisor of the planning, development and maintenance activities of the Olympic area.
MURADOVA SHAKHADAT (Uzbekistan)
General Director of the “Documentary Film Studio”, a centre of excellence in film and documentary production. It is a scientific advisor to young researchers and emerging scholars in Uzbekistan, and contributes to the formulation of academic guidance programmes, mentorship initiatives and national strategies for strengthening human capital in science, technology and education. Prominent figures in the scientific, audiovisual and media scene of Central Asia.
GWENDOLINE VAN LANGENHOVE (Belgium)
professional in the field of physical education and sports management. Currently she is the head of physical education at the Ministry of Education and Sport in Belgium for which she coordinates and supervises physical education programmes at national level, promoting physical activity and well-being among students.
Consultant in sports management for the Belgian Olympic Academy helps to design training courses for athletes and sports executives.
MINA PAPATHEODOROU- VALYRAKI (Greece)
IOC-International Olympic Committee Art and Sports Award. He organized the charity fund-raising of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. Painter specialized in subjects related to sport with works presented in more than 60 exhibitions around the world (National Gallery-Athens, Olympic Museum-Lausanne, National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, etc.). He designed the stamp for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
MARCO RIVA (Italy)
President of the CONI Regional Lombardy and Vice-President of the Panathlon of Como. Former Secretary and Director of the School of Sport CONI Lombardia. He is a contact person for the world of sport at Centro Studi Grande Milano. He served as a member of the Milan Organising Committee for the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship Italy-Bulgaria and is Vice President of the 2023 “World Championships” in fencing. Professor of management and communication.
CLAUDIO ARRIGONI (Italy)
Journalist of the Gazzetta dello Sport collaborates with various newspapers, including Corriere della Sera and RAI. Followed eight editions of the Paralympic Games in summer (from Barcelona 1992 to Paris 2024) and four in winter (from Lillehammer 1994 to Sochi 2014). He was director of Tele+, SkySport, GiocoCalcio and Gazzetta TV as well as communication consultant for TOROC 2006. He commented on the Opening Ceremonies of the Paralympic Games Rio 206 and Beijing 2022 for RAI.
