International Skating Union (ISU) Members have re-elected Jae Youl Kim (KOR) as ISU President for a second four-year term, while also electing new representatives across the organization’s governance bodies, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the implementation of ISU Vision 2030.

Re-elected ISU President, Jae Youl Kim, at the 60th ISU Ordinary Congress in Tenerife, Spain. © ISU

President Kim was confirmed by acclamation at the 60th Ordinary ISU Congress in Tenerife after standing as the sole candidate. Delegates from across the skating world rewarded his leadership with a standing ovation, reflecting strong support for the transformation agenda – ISU Vision 2030 - launched following his first election in 2022.

Over the past four years, President Kim has led the modernization of the ISU through Vision 2030, a long-term strategy built around five pillars: Growth, Opportunity, Innovation, Safeguarding, and Unity. During his first mandate, the ISU expanded its global reach, introduced new event concepts, strengthened athlete support, enhanced fan engagement, modernized governance structures, and reinforced its commitment to integrity and safeguarding.

The elections held during the final day of Congress now provide the leadership team that will help deliver the next phase of that vision.

Re-elected ISU President, Jae Youl Kim, at the 60th ISU Ordinary Congress in Tenerife, Spain. © ISU

ISU President Jae Youl Kim said: “Thank you all for your trust, your engagement and your support on this ambitious journey. Over the past few days, we have reflected on what we have achieved and the opportunities that lie ahead. We have accomplished a great deal together, and we should all be proud of that progress. Our work is far from over. Vision 2030 was never meant to be a finish line. It is part of an ongoing commitment to strengthen the future of skating, and that work will continue for as long as our sports exist”.

New Vice Presidents Elected

Congress elected two Vice Presidents who will work alongside President Kim in guiding the future development of the sport:

• György Elek (HUN) – First Vice President (Figure Skating)

György Elek, elected as First Vice President (Figure Skating), at the 60th ISU Ordinary Congress in Tenerife, Spain. © ISU

• Alexander Kibalko (RUS) – Second Vice President (Speed Skating)

Alexander Kibalko, elected as Second Vice President (Speed Skating), at the 60th ISU Ordinary Congress in Tenerife, Spain. © ISU

New ISU Council to Guide the Next Four Years

Delegates also elected a new ISU Council, the governing body responsible for overseeing the implementation of Congress decisions and the continued development of the organization. 

Figure Skating Branch

• Kristina Lundgren (USA)
• Tatsuro Matsumura (JPN)
• Benoit Lavoie (CAN)
• Susan Lynch (AUS)
• Fabio Bianchetti (ITA)

Speed Skating Branch

• Chunlu Wang (CHN)
• Albert Hazelhoff (NED)
• Mona Adolfsen (NOR)
• Cornelis Lepoeter (BEL)
• Rafal Tataruch (POL)

The newly elected Council brings together a diverse range of expertise and international perspectives as the ISU continues to strengthen its global footprint and pursue sustainable growth across all skating disciplines.

Governance, Integrity and Technical Leadership Strengthened

Congress also elected the Chairs and members of the ISU Technical Committees for the 2026–2030 term:

• Single & Pair Skating: Leena Laaksonen (FIN; Chair), Daniel Delfa (ESP), Leah Bates (AUS), Feng Huang (CHN), Kerstin Kimminus (GER)
• Ice Dance: Michela Cesaro (ITA; Chair), Marie Bowness (CAN), Marcin Kozubek (POL), Csaba Balint (HUN)
• Synchronized Skating: Nina Bischoff (SUI; Chair), Jennifer Betts (CAN), Ida Hellström (FIN), Karin Sherr (USA)
• Speed Skating: Nick Thometz (USA; Chair), Johan Hendrik Heideman (NED), Oystein Haugen (NOR), Beixing Wang (CHN)
• Short Track: Wim de Deyne (BEL; Chair), So Hee Kim (KOR), Christoph Milz (GER), Pascal Dion (CAN).

In a further step toward strengthening governance and integrity across the sport, Joyce Cook (GBR) was confirmed as Chair of the newly established Skating Integrity Unit Board, bringing extensive expertise in international sports governance and administration. She will serve alongside Herman de Haan (NED) and Jill Pilgrim (USA), also forming part of the Board. 

Congress also elected members of the Audit, Risk and Investment Committee and the Disciplinary Commission, further strengthening the organization's commitment to transparency, accountability and good governance.

Audit, Risk and Investment Committee members

Margaret Blunden (AUS), Michael Foley (SUI/IRL), Warren Joseph Naphtal (USA/MEX) 

Disciplinary Commission

Susan Petricevic (NZL; Chair), Keith King (USA), Eugen Larasser (GER), Shannon Sibold (CAN), Jimmy Stryhn-Meyer (LUX)*

*Subject to the passing of an eligibility test by the Elections Committee

Conclusion of the 60th ISU Ordinary Congress in Tenerife, Spain. © ISU

📺 Re-watch live sessions on the ISU YouTube Channel

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