Equestrian Canada (EC) announced today that Yves Hamelin will step down from his position of Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on Jan. 29, 2021, before the planned end of his term in November 2021. Hamelin has accepted the position of Vice-President, Performance Services, at lโ€™Institut national du sport du Quรฉbec, which represents a wonderful opportunity at this point in his career.

EC President Meg Krueger, who has a wealth of experience in the equestrian industry across North America, will step down as President and take on the leadership role as CEO. According to EC bylaws, Vice President Chris Sorensen will become President until the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in October 2021.

Meg Krueger.

Kruegerโ€™s career in the equestrian industry spans 20 years, during which she managed equestrian venues and events, as well as developed programs from the grassroots to FEI level across several disciplines. Krueger helped pioneer the Canadian Jumper Development Series and was a member of the Canadian Breeds and Industry Council. She acted as the Chief Operating Officer of the Colorado Horse Park in Denver, CO, and Vice President of Sales and Sponsorship for Equestrian Sport Productions in Wellington, FL. Krueger brings her passion for strengthening sport and industry in Canada, and fostering strong community relationships and corporate partnerships, to the role.

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