IOC announces appointment of three new directors

Geneva, Sept. 10 -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially announced the appointment of three new directors for the presidential office, communication and human resources departments.

Jan Paterson was named Chief of Staff in the Executive Office of IOC President Kirsty Coventry, starting September 15.

James Pearce took up the role of Chief Communications Advisor to the IOC President on September 1. Julien Baehni will succeed Xavier Tissieres as Human Resources Director after a transition period lasting until March 2026.

Paterson spent over two decades at the British Olympic Association, serving multiple roles in that organization. She was also the Deputy Chef de Mission for Britain at the London 2012 Olympics, and Chef ...