Secretary General

• An opportunity to shape the development of well-known sport federation
• A professional, multicultural workplace built on respect, transparency and trust

The Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG), operating under its brand World Gymnastics™, is the international governing body recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the sport of gymnastics. Founded in 1881, it is the oldest established international federation of an Olympic sport and has been part of the Olympic Games since their revival in 1896. FIG governs nine sports:
Gymnastics for All, Men's and Women's Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline & Tumbling, Acrobatics, Aerobics, Parkour and Paragymnastics. Through the World Gymnastics™ brand, the federation promotes participation, inspires engagement, and supports the long‑term development of the sport worldwide.

At World Gymnastics, we foster trust, promote equality, celebrate diversity and ensure gymnastics thrives with integrity, innovation and inclusivity worldwide.

World Gymnastics is entering a new chapter: a renewed global brand, a new Olympic cycle and a stronger governance model, built on nearly 150 years of heritage. The Secretary General serves as the chief operating officer and coordinating authority of one of the Olympic Movement's most established federations. Reporting to the President and working closely with the Executive Committee and the Executive Management Team, the role leads the Secretariat, safeguards statutory compliance and the financial and organisational integrity of the Federation, and turns strategic ambition into operational delivery, in line with the principles of the Olympic Charter.

• 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.

• A senior executive who has led organisational change in an international organisation; sport, corporate, institutional, consulting and non‑profit backgrounds are all considered. Deep gymnastics expertise is not required: judgement, diplomacy and credibility are.
• Strong expertise in governance, compliance and policy processes in non‑profit structures, with the financial literacy to present budgets and reports to boards.
• Experience with major international events at a strategic level.
• Exceptional diplomacy, emotional intelligence, integrity and political…