IPC appoints Kristina Molloy as Deputy CEO

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has appointed Kristina Molloy as its Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Molloy, who joined the IPC in 2022 as Chief Membership and Impact Officer, is a proven executive, a long-standing advocate for accessibility and inclusion, and is highly regarded by colleagues and stakeholders.  

Molloy's appointment as Deputy CEO represents an important milestone in the development of the IPC, helps the organisation meet the growing demands of the business and its members, and strengthens critical elements of business continuity and succession planning in an otherwise robust structure of executive leadership.

Since she joined the IPC in 2022, Molloy has led initiatives to strengthen member engagement and member support and services, advance disability inclusion, and showcase the impact of the Paralympic Movement’s activities. Her leadership has been instrumental in driving forward the IPC’s mission and championing inclusive access to Para sport for persons with disabilities — at both grassroots and elite levels.

In her new role, Molloy will support the CEO in the daily management of the IPC, an organisation that celebrates having nearly 50 different nationalities represented on its team and is responsible for delivering the IPC’s strategic plan. She also will support the CEO to innovate new resource streams for increased support of IPC members. Molloy will cascade some of her existing responsibilities to colleagues within Team IPC but will continue to spearhead the IPC’s overall efforts to support its members and build and deliver the IPC’s new impact strategy. 

Dr Mike Peters PLY, IPC CEO, said: "I am really excited to appoint Kristina as Deputy CEO of the IPC. She brings tremendous value to the organisation and to serving our members. Her proven leadership skills, strategic vision, deep understanding of our Movement, and her contagious joy for the work we do has and will be a vital resource for our purpose-driven sports organisation."

Kristina Molloy said: "I’m really looking forward to stepping into the role of Deputy CEO and continuing to work alongside our members, athletes, and partners to advance the transformative power of Para sport.

“The IPC sits at the intersection of sport and disability and is uniquely positioned to drive lasting global change and improve the lives of the world’s 1.3 billion persons with disabilities. I am thrilled to be able to play my part and work closely with Mike to help lead the organisation in the delivery of our mission and vision.”

Prior to joining the IPC, Molloy held senior roles within the Government of Canada, including serving as Director of Policy to several Ministers responsible for Sport and for Disability Inclusion.  She played a key role in shaping Canada’s first federal accessibility legislation and has contributed to the planning of multiple Paralympic Games, starting with Vancouver 2010.

The IPC’s senior executive leadership team includes CEO Mike Peters, Deputy CEO Kristina Molloy, Executive Director Paralympic Games Colleen Wrenn, Chief Brand and Communications Officer Craig Spence, General Counsel Liz Riley, and Managing Director of World Para Sports and Interim Director of Operations Christian Holtz. It is responsible for managing the IPC’s day-to-day activities, which aim to fulfil the organisation’s strategic objectives.