IPC GOVERNING BOARD

IPC GOVERNING BOARD

The Governing Board is comprised of one President, two Vice-Presidents, and seven Members-at-Large. They are joined by the Chairperson and First Vice-Chairperson of the IPC Athletes' Council and two appointed members. The Governing Board, collectively, is the representative of the IPC General Assembly.

The Governing Board is responsible for setting the policies and for ensuring that the directions set by the membership at the General Assembly are implemented. It meets at least three times a year in person and meetings are chaired by the President. The Chairperson and first Vice Chairperson of the Athletes' Council are full voting members of the Governing Board.

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IPC President Andrew Parsons, First Vice-President Leila Marques Mota and Second Vice-President John Petersson pose for a picture at the IPC General Assembly Seoul 2025
IPC President Andrew Parsons, First Vice-President Leila Marques Mota and Second Vice-President John Petersson.

 

GOVERNING BOARD

FUNCTION NAME
President

Andrew Parsons 

First Vice-President

Leila Marques Mota

Second Vice-President

John Petersson

IPC Athletes' Council Chairperson

Vladyslava Kravchenko

IPC Athletes' Council First vice-chairperson

Josh Dueck

Member-at-Large

Debra Alexander

Member-at-Large

Chelsey Gotell

Member-at-Large

Mohamed Duaij Alkhalifa 

Member-at-Large

Miki Matheson

Member-at-Large

Fernando Riaño

Member-at-Large

Robyn Smith

Member-at-Large

Bradley Snyder


Additionally, the Governing Board provides recommendations on membership (conditions for membership and fees) to the General Assembly, including motions received from members. It is also responsible for approving budgets and audited accounts, IPC rules and regulations, membership of IPC Committees and the Paralympic Games.

The Governing Board is elected every four years and members can serve a maximum of three terms. 

Contact: governance.compliance@paralympic.org