A new era for ice hockey is rapidly approaching. We are now presented with a great opportunity to work together to shape the future of ice hockey and choose next progressive steps in our development. It is an honor for me to contribute to initiating and debating new ideas, concepts and visions.
Now is the time to put ourselves to test and conduct an all-inclusive review, find solutions not only for immediate challenges, but prepare in advance to successfully address challenges that lie further ahead of us and require a pro-active and far-sighted approach.
I am old enough to have 20 years of professional involvement within ice hockey, the Olympic Movement and other sports, knowing values and traditions
But young enough to understand the next generations’ needs
Linking the past, present and future
I grew up in ice hockey and went all the way from being just a big fan, when I had my first behind-the-scenes glimpse of the IIHF World Championship in 1993, to majoring in sports management, becoming General Secretary of the national federation, to being elected the IIHF Council Member.
The wide range of responsibilities and roles I have had throughout my career, both on international and national levels, have equipped me with detailed knowledge, management competence and valuable connections needed to oversee successful operations and development of a major international sports organization.