Johan is a business leader, investor, and philanthropist with a passion for winter sports and protecting the environment. Since June 2021, he has served as president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS).

In June 2021, Eliasch was elected as president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) at the 52nd International Ski Congress, succeeding Gian-Franco Kasper, who had run the organisation for 23 years. [12] Eliasch stepped down as …

Following his nomination by Great Britain, Johan was elected President of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) in 2021 and was chosen for a second term in 2022. He will lead FIS, the largest winter sports governing body, through the …

Dec 21, 2024 · Business leader, entrepreneur and innovator, Johan began his career in 1984 turning around struggling companies. In 1995, he became CEO of HEAD, the international sports goods company based in Austria, and he now serves as the company’s chairman.

3 days ago · Who is Johan Eliasch? The former CEO of sports equipment company Head, Eliasch has used his wealth and financial nous to put a focus on tackling deforestat­ion over the last 20 years. He bought a 1,600 square kilometres tract of Amazonian rainforest in 2005 and co-founded the charity Cool Earth the following year - which transfers cash to ...

Johan Eliasch (GBR) was elected as the FIS President on 4th June 2021, becoming just the fifth person in the history of FIS in the role.

Jan 25, 2025 · Who is Johan Eliasch? The former CEO of sports equipment company Head, Eliasch has used his wealth and financial nous to put a focus on tackling deforestation over the last 20 years. He bought a ...

4 days ago · Johan Eliasch says he was as surprised as anyone that he threw his hat into the ring to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC president but he told AFP he is the right person to meet the disparate challenges ...

Jul 24, 2024 · During the 142nd IOC Session held in Paris, just days before the official opening of the 2024 Summer Olympics, FIS President Johan Eliasch was elected as an IOC Member.

Jun 14, 2024 · The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, announced today that FIS President Johan Eliasch has been nominated for the position of IOC Member. To be nominated is a great honour.