The Canadian businessman, former Canadian Team rider, and past FEI Vice-President has a proven track record and many years of experience with equestrian sport's world governing body.
His new role comes at a time when the Olympics are undergoing a review as part of the “Fit for the Future” process.
Ingmar De Vos and Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges have been elected as president and vice-president at the IHSC General Assembly in Hong Kong.
The Belgian will serve a third and final term at the helm after a vote held during the FEI Hybrid General Assembly in Cape Town, RSA.
The 58-year-old Belgian, who took up the post in 2014, is running unopposed on the presidential ballot for his third and final term.
There are 24 positions open including President, Athlete Representatives, Chairpersons for Group VI, and the Veterinary Committee.
The international governing body pays tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh's deep involvement in equestrian sports.
FEI President Ingmar De Vos, who stands uncontested for re-election at the FEI General Assembly later this month, has published his Presidential Programme.
Ingmar de Vos, elected as FEI President in 2014, is the sole candidate for this year’s presidential election, in November at the FEI General Assembly.
Delegates from 131 National Federations were represented at the 2014 FEI General Assembly in Baku, Azerbaijan, December 11-14. The highlight of which was the election of Belgium’s Ingmar de Vos, as president. De Vos claimed the presidency with 98 out of a possible 131 votes, then resigned from the role of secretary general. He announced […]