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HEADQUARTERS

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FISA Headquarters are located at:

Maison du Sport International
Av. de Rhodanie 54
1007 Lausanne
Switzerland

Tel. +41 21 617 8373
Fax +41 21 617 8375
E-mail: info@fisa.org

Executive Director - Matt Smith (SUI/USA)

E-mail: matt.smith@fisa.org

  • Management of FISA, within the policies and objectives approved by the FISA Council.
  • Management of the FISA Headquarters, staff, consultants,
  • Responsible for the effective relationship with the President, the Chairmen of the Commissions and the National Federations.
  • Responsible for the preparation of the Annual Business Plan as well as the Olympic Cycle (four year) Business Plan for approval by the Council.

Development Director - Thor Nilsen (NOR)

E-mail: thornilsen@tele2.se

  • Setting objectives and structure of the Development Programme Strategic Plan
  • Establishment of the policies and guidelines of the Development Programme
  • Policies for International Training Camps and Coaching Academy
  • Supervision of development consultants and coaches
  • National Federation Consultation on Development and Strategy

Events Director - Svetla Otzetova (BUL)

E-mail: svetla.otzetova@fisa.org

  • Event Management - competition facilities
  • Coordination of technical aspects of World Cup and World Championships
  • Development of new regatta courses

Communications Manager - Marketing & TV - Marion Gallimore Rongere (GBR/SUI)

E-mail: marion.gallimore@fisa.org

  • Media contact for journalists
  • Media operations at FISA events
  • Marketing, promotions and advertising
  • Sponsor relations
  • Merchandising
  • Fulfillment of sponsorship rights
  • TV contact

Controller - Emilio Pastorello (ITA)

E-mail: emilio.pastorello@fisa.org

  • Accounting
  • Preparation and control of budgets and financial planning
  • Contract management
  • Purchasing control

Anti-Doping Programme Coordinator - Natalie Schmutz (AUS/SUI)

E-mail: natalie.schmutz@fisa.org

  • Anti-doping testing programme, whereabouts programme, ATUE / TUE programme
  • Sports Medicine Commission relations

Governance Coordinator - Mara Di Baldassare (ITA)


E-mail: Mara.DiBaldassare@fisa.org

  • Governance coordination and Congress preparation
  • FISA Family / Council / Commissions relations at events
  • International Umpire contact person

Development Manager - Sheila Stephens Desbans (CAN)

E-mail: sheila.stephens@fisa.org

  • Management and administration of Development Programme & Strategic Plan
  • Implementation of policies and guidelines for the Development Programme
  • Management of International Training Camps and Coaching Academy
  • Contact with developing countries, boat building, coaching courses
  • Management of development consultants and coaches
  • Olympic Solidarity & IOC Sports Department relations regarding development
  • Facilitation of assistance for development teams at FISA events

Events Coordinator, Teams - Daniela Oronova  (BUL)

E-mail: daniela.oronova@fisa.org

  • Team contact for FISA office
  • Event entries and changes/withdrawals process
  • Coordination of the accreditation/registration process
  • International Regatta Calendar and website calendar

Events Coordinator, OCs - Colleen Orsmond (RSA)

E-mail: colleen.orsmond@fisa.org

  • OC contact for FISA office
  • Coordination of bid processes
  • Coordination of all event preparations
  • FISA's coordinator at World Rowing events

Communications Manager - Publications & Digital Media - Débora Meier-Feutren (FRA/SUI)

E-mail: debora.feutren@fisa.org

  • Management of World Rowing publications, website and new media platforms
  • World Rowing photo archive management
  • Media Operations, Media Relations

World Rowing Journalist - Melissa Bray (NZL/USA)

E-mail: melissa.bray@fisa.org

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