FIVB Board of Administration meeting gets underway with Strategic Vision 2032 progress at forefront

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 11, 2025.- The FIVB Board of Administration gathered yesterday for the first day of its meeting at the Volleyball House in Lausanne, Switzerland, with serving the Global Volleyball Movement through the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032 at the heart of discussions.

Ahead of the meeting, the Board of Administration joined a tour of the Volleyball House, which has recently undergone several upgrades focused on creating a more team-oriented environment, featuring collaborative workspaces.

The meeting opened with a special address from Sébastien Griesmar, Director of the Lausanne Olympic Capital Foundation, who welcomed Board Members and highlighted the strong bond between the city of Lausanne, the FIVB and Global Volleyball Movement.

Griesmar stated: “On behalf of the City of Lausanne and Canton de Vaud, allow me to welcome you all. The City of Lausanne serves as the home of nearly 60 International Federations and of course, of the FIVB since 1984, followed by Volleyball World and then the Volleyball Foundation. We are grateful for your continued trust and presence here.

“We are committed to making this ecosystem even more visible in the future. A few weeks ago, we had exciting discussions with the FIVB team. We are impressed with what the FIVB has done, and we are excited for what is to come.”

FIVB President Fabio Azevedo also took a moment to congratulate several members of the Global Volleyball Movement on their recent achievements and milestones, celebrating their contributions both within and beyond the world of volleyball.

A key highlight of the day was an update on the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032. President Fabio Azevedo outlined the progress made toward the Vision’s core pillars – professionalism, integration, empowerment and mass participation – and reaffirmed the FIVB’s unwavering commitment to growing volleyball at all levels.

“Together as One is more than just a motto – it is a way of life and a true commitment. We want to share this message with everyone around the world,” said President Fabio Azevedo. “Through the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032, we are moving from an international governing body to a Global Volleyball Movement. We want to make volleyball more relevant in society. And we want to make the world better through our sport.”

During the meeting, the appointment of Isha Ambani and Louise Bawden to the FIVB Board of Administration for the 2024-2028 Olympic cycle was announced. Meanwhile, the Board approved the recognition of two new Volleyball Associations – the Arab Volleyball Association and Association of Portuguese-Speaking National Volleyball Federations (AFVCPLP).

The Board were also presented reports and innovative proposals from the various FIVB Commissions and Councils. In addition, members were presented the Financial Report 2024 and Budget 2025.

The Board of Administration meeting continues on 11 April, with members heading to the Olympic House and Olympic Museum for a day of inspiration and further discussions.