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Johan Eliasch is the Chairman of HEAD of HEAD. Eliasch is based in Sweden. Earlier roles include positions at HEAD. Eliasch was born in 1962 in Stockholm.
Swedish-British businessman and sports administrator who served as CEO of HEAD from 1995 to 2021, transforming it into a leading global sports equipment company. He is currently chairman of HEAD and president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) since 2021. He is also an environmentalist and philanthropist who co-founded Cool Earth, a rainforest conservation charity.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Johan Eliasch's leadership of the FIS and his bid for re-election, including organizational challenges such as the departure of FIS Director General Urs Lehmann amid reported tensions and questions about Eliasch's strategic direction for the federation. Coverage has also touched on Eliasch's broader ambitions in sports governance and his earlier emphasis on modernizing and professionalizing the organizations he leads.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- February 15, 1962 · Stockholm
- Citizenship
- Sweden, United Kingdom
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Johan Eliasch: FAQ
- Who is Johan Eliasch?
- Johan Eliasch is the Chairman of HEAD of HEAD, based in Sweden.
- Where did Johan Eliasch work previously?
- Earlier roles include HEAD (CEO, until 2021).