New FIVB Board of Administration approves composition of Executive Committee

November 19, 2024-The newly formed FIVB Board of Administration met following the successful conclusion of the first-ever Global Volleyball Summit at the FIVB 39th World Congress.

Chaired for the first time by the newly elected FIVB President Fabio Azevedo, the meeting focused on laying the groundwork for the next phase of the Global Volleyball Movement. The key decisions taken included the reappointment of Yuji Saeki and the appointment of FIVB Secretary General Hugh McCutcheon to the Board of Administration were announced.

The FIVB Board of Administration also confirmed the composition of the Executive Committee for the 2024-2028 Olympic cycle, which will be as follows:

·       Mr Fabio Azevedo – President                 

·       Lic. Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz – 1st Executive Vice-President

·       Mr Roko Sikirić – 2nd Executive Vice-President

·       Mr Roberto Wilfrido Escobar Gonzalez – Treasurer & Executive Vice-President

·       Mrs Bouchra Hajij – Executive Vice-President

·       Mr Marco Tullio Teixeira – Executive Vice-President

·       Mr Ramon Suzara – Executive Vice-President

·       Mr Mark Eckert – Executive Vice-President

·       Mr Dula Mester – Executive Vice-President

·       Mr Hugh Graham – Executive Vice-President

·       Mr Daniel Molaodi – Executive Vice-President

·       Mrs Mireya Luis Hernandez – Executive Vice-President

·       Mrs Hila Asanuma – Executive Vice-President

Addressing the Board, Fabio Azevedo said:

“It is fantastic to be with you all here today after an incredible 39th World Congress. The new Board is made up of over 50% new members, so this is a very exciting time for our sport as we serve the Global Volleyball Movement and move volleyball to phase three.

“Through the Strategic Vision 2024-2032 pillars of professionalism, integration, empowerment and mass participation, alongside a united approach, I am confident that we will achieve a great deal for our sport in the years ahead.”

The compositions for the 2024-2028 term of three judicial bodies – the FIVB Appeals Panel, FIVB Disciplinary Panel and FIVB Tribunal – and the appointment of Mr Olivier Zysset as FIVB Controller were also approved by the FIVB Board of Administration.

Among other topics, the FIVB Board discussed the compositions of all Councils & Commissions for 2024-2028 and these will be confirmed at a later date.

The new FIVB Board is set to work collaboratively to drive the continued growth and success of volleyball worldwide through the pillars of professionalism, integration, empowerment and mass participation outlined in the Strategic Vision 2024-2032.