Secretary General

Job Description

• Leadership and Secretariat: lead the Secretariat through the Executive Management Team, chairing its meetings, setting priorities and ensuring cohesion across departments. Hold directors accountable for delivery.
• Governance: ensure the preparation, conduct and follow-up of the Presidential Commission, Executive Committee, Council and Congress. Safeguard statutory compliance and alignment with the Olympic Charter.
• Finance and resources: oversee financial sustainability, budgeting and reporting, and present financial updates to the governing bodies. Monitor internal controls and risk registers, validate commitments beyond delegated authority and ensure compliance with Swiss regulations.
• People and culture: supervise the HR department, validate HR policies, staffing plans and priorities, and review performance results. Promote development, succession and a respectful, transparent workplace.
• Strategy and transformation: support the governing bodies in defining long-term priorities for the Olympic cycle, align departments and budgets with approved objectives and track major cross-functional initiatives. Lead the next phase of transformation.
• Risk, ethics and crisis: monitor institutional risk, coordinate crisis responses and promote ethical standards, safeguarding and integrity.
• Representation: represent the Federation in international meetings, maintain relations with stakeholders, partners and member federations, and reinforce its credibility and neutrality.