World Athletics appoints Head of Global Development
Concluding a global search that began in January, World Athletics has appointed Laurent Boquillet to fill the new position of head of global development. He will assume the role on July 1.
Mr Boquillet has spent his entire career in athletics, most recently as CEO of the European Athletics Championships Paris 2020. He was a professional triathlete between 1984-1990, which included being crowned European Champion in 1986. World Athletics said he has managed elite athletes and their development programmes and has experience in event organisation and management for a number of national, regional and international meetings.
“Laurent’s experience, relationships and track record across many aspects of our sport made him a standout choice for this new role,” said World Athletics director of international relations and development Helen Delany. “Development right across our sport is an important priority.”
Ms Delany said that over the next four years, World Athletics plans to introduce an e-learning platform for all skill-based and certification-based learning, including management and gender leadership programmes. The organisation will also introduce a kids’ athletics programme to support member federations’ goals, their national sport agendas and help children around the world participate in athletics.
“Laurent already has a full in-tray,” Ms Delany said.
