08 October 2024 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the appointment of Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant as Chair of the Coordination Commission for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games French Alps 2030.

Beckers-Vieujant brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role having successfully led the Coordination Commission for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Through this experience, he has gained a deep knowledge of the French governance and sports system and has established excellent relations with the French authorities at all levels, the sports organisations, including the French National Olympic Committee (Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français – CNOSF), and society at large.

IOC President Thomas Bach, who appointed the Chair of the Coordination Commission, said: “Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant’s knowledge, insight and leadership qualities will be invaluable for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games French Alps 2030. His proven track record with Paris 2024, deep understanding of the French governance system, and the relationships he has built in recent years, both within France and internationally, make him the ideal appointment for this project.”

The appointment of Beckers-Vieujant follows the recent submission of the Games Delivery Guarantee provided by the French government, reinforcing the strong support from all levels of government that has underpinned this project since its inception. It serves to advance the planning and the preparations just a little more than five years ahead of the Games, and to accompany the French partners in the timely formation of the Organising Committee. Once the Organising Committee is established, the other members of the Coordination Commission will be appointed in due course.