World Sailing President appointed to IOC Olympic Channel Commission

The International Olympic Committee has announced the appointment of Mr Kim Andersen, President of World Sailing, as a member of the Olympic Channel Commission.

The Olympic Channel Commission advises the IOC Session, the IOC Executive Board and the IOC President and provides guidance throughout the launch and operation of the Olympic Channel. Some of the responsibilities of the Commission include the worldwide promotion of the Olympic Movement and the advise in the development of the Olympic Channel.

The Olympic Channel service was launched on 21 August 2016, alongside the closing of the 2016 Summer Olympics. The Olympic Channel team is composed of experienced broadcast professionals and innovative content producers working out of two main bases of operation. The commercial and distribution departments are located at the IOC Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland and the technical and production units operate out of Madrid, Spain.

Mr Andersen stated: “Being appointed as a member of the Olympic Channel is an honour but also a great responsibility. I am looking forward to meeting with my colleagues and being part of the growth and development of the Olympic Channel; especially when it comes to connecting audiences around the world with the Olympic Movement.”