The SportAccord Executive Committee has appointed Kelly Fairweather as Chief Executive Officer, marking a transition from his previous role as Managing Director.
Kelly will continue to lead SportAccord, working closely with President Prof. Dr. Uğur Erdener, the Executive Committee and the team. This new role better reflects the current evolution of SportAccord and its commitment to strengthening its events and strategic priorities, while supporting its Member Umbrella Organisations and their International Federation members. SportAccord events will continue to serve as unique and indispensable gatherings where the international sports movement comes together to share knowledge, foster collaboration and shape the future of sport.
Kelly brings a wealth of expertise and leadership experience, having spent more than 40 years in international sport, across coaching, sports administration and governance. His senior roles include Sports Director at the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Director of WADA’s European Regional Office and International Federations Relations, and Chief Executive Officer of the International Hockey Federation (FIH). He led the International Tennis Federation (ITF) now known as World Tennis as Chief Operating Officer in from 2017 and became CEO in 2022, contributing to its significant global growth.
Kelly will continue to oversee SportAccord’s strategic priorities and the delivery of its flagship events, including the SportAccord Convention 2027 in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 9 to 13 May 2027.
