Pierre Ducrey Appointed IOC Sports Director

Pierre Ducrey Appointed IOC Sports Director

Pierre Ducrey, who joined the IOC in 2003 from the United Nations in Geneva, will be the organization’s new sport director. Before joining the IOC, Ducrey worked with the Special Advisor to the UN Secretary General on the promotion of peace and development through sport. In his new role, Ducrey will work closely with the International Federations, the athletes, the Organising Committees and the Health, Medicine and Science and Olympic Program Co…

Pierre Ducrey appointed new IOC Sports Director - Ministry of Sport

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has appointed Swiss national Mr. Pierre Ducrey as its new sports director, effective from 1 July. Ducrey takes over the position from Mr Kit McConnell, who will assume the role of Chief Sport Officer for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee. His reporting structure will include direct accountability to  IOC Director General, Mr Christophe De Kepper. Commenting on the appoin…

Pierre Ducrey appointed new IOC Sports Director

26 May 2025 - Mr Pierre Ducrey, a Swiss national, has been appointed as the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s new Sports Director starting on 1 July. He will succeed Mr Kit McConnell, who is...