InternationalHockeyFederation

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CANDIDATE BRIEF

Summary of positionThe International Hockey Federation’s first priority is to

govern the sport of hockey worldwide. In so doing it must

increase the participation, the profile and the financial

viability of the sport. A high priority for the FIH is to promote Hockey as a sport that has the

highest ethical standards, entertainment and competition value, so that

it remains a core sport on the Olympic programme.

The FIH is committed to the World anti-Doping Code.

The CEO is to provide leadership and management skills in effecting

a strategy to achieve the vision of the FIH and for hockey globally.

The FIH seeks a commercial leader, with significant experience and

understanding of revenue generation, fan engagement and innovative

content creation and distribution.

Reporting

The CEO reports directly to the FIH Executive Board (EB).

Working Relationship

A close ongoing relationship with the President and the HRR (Human

Resources and Remuneration) Panel. Also must maintain excellent

working partnerships with all key FIH stakeholders and FIH staff

Responsibilities10 Year Strategy: The Hockey Revolution

• Provide inspiring leadership to the global hockey community,

ensuring FIH and Hockey is well regarded in the International

sporting community.

• Provide leadership to develop and continually reinforce the

Vision (Strategic Direction), Mission (Purpose) and Values

(Culture) of the organisation

• Develop, articulate and deliver the vision for the first Hockey

Pro League.

• Through active engagement with key stakeholders, develop

and annually review a Rolling Strategic Plan to maximise value

and recommend the Plan to the Board for input, review and

approval.

• Implement the Rolling Strategic Plan and report to the Board

on progress and agreed strategic, key performance indicators.

• Review trends and opportunities in society generally and

create delivery models that recognise these opportunities to

encourage membership and participation growth.

ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management

• Act in the best interests of the FIH within the

ethics and code of conduct expected in the

Olympic movement.

• Ensure that nothing is done, or authorized to

be done, that could in any way cause financial

harm or threaten the FIH’s financial integrity.

• Optimize both the short and long-term

financial performance of the FIH.

• Play a full part in enabling the EB to arrive

at balanced and objective decisions in the

performance of its agreed role and functions.

• Share joint-signature responsibility with the

President.

• Ensure the Risk and compliance framework

approved by the Board is implemented

• Report to the Board on the management of

risks as required by the Risk Management

Policy.

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, integrity

and disclosure of the organisation’s financial

statements through appropriate policies,

procedures and internal controls.

• Ensure the organisation complies with all

regulatory and government requirements.

• Provide any required regulatory or

government assurances regarding the

organisation and its activities.

• Ensure appropriate operational policies and

procedures are developed, implemented and

maintained.

ResponsibilitiesGovernance Obligations

Ensure the objectives of the FIH, as agreed by the EB, are fully and

promptly carried out to:

• Ensure the EB is kept fully informed in the manner and

frequency it requires to achieve the objectives

• Attend all EB meetings and Congresses as a participating

member of the EB

• Ensure presentation to the EB for approval proposals for all

major expenditure exceeding authority and budget limits

• Works with the EB to ensure the EB is continually improving its

Governance activities and policies and procedures

• Ensure that adequate systems are in place for monitoring

organizational performance and for adequate reporting to all

stakeholders

ResponsibilitiesMaintain Strategic Relationships

• Represent the FIH in a professional and irreproachable manner to

all stakeholders

• Manage relationships with the IOC, ASOIF and similar organisations

• Enhance the relationship with National Associations and

Continental Federations

• Ensure sponsorship relationships are grown and managed in

accordance with the strategy

• Ensure that all staff and others who represent the FIH do so in a

professional manner

ResponsibilitiesOperational Management

• Uphold and strengthen the integrity

of hockey, ensure that the FIH is

accountable, transparent, and adheres to

the values as set out and defined by the

EB and the Olympic movement.

• Provide leadership and develop

all areas of the operation, which

includes Performance, Operations

and Development (in total approx. 35

employees)

• Develop and retain a senior management

team with appropriate skills and

experience to achieve FIH’s objectives.

• Establish annual operational plans

through which the strategic objectives

may be delivered.

• Increase sustainable sponsorship,

oversee the management of sponsor

relationships, build and consolidate

reserves and raise other revenues.

• In conjunction with the EB, set all

budgets and manage them efficiently.

• Ensure the implementation of effective

Human Resources practices throughout

the FIH.

• Regularly review the structure of the

organization and make recommendations

to the EB for changes as necessary. (ie)

conducting an organizational audit

• Ensure policies and provisions are in place

to protect the organization and staff from

potential liabilities and risks

• Comply and review policies and

procedures

Responsibilities Hockey

• Initiate and monitor all aspects of the sport of hockey worldwide to

ensure the principles of dignity, integrity and good governance, within

the framework of the Olympic Games and of events organized or

sanctioned by FIH

• Ensure management of FIH events as successful commercial entities

and attractive sporting events

• Supervise all FIH Committees and Panels ensuring good cross-

committee communication

Commercial, Broadcast, Media Rights

• Develop a coherent commercial strategy to drive revenue into FIH

through sponsorship, broadcast and media rights deals and content

distribution. Ensure that the FIH is at the cutting-edge in terms of

content, fan engagement and innovation.

• Effect the creation and monetisation of the first Hockey Pro League

– experience of previous management of leagues or major events an

advantage.

Personal attributes • Leadership qualities, with character and a sense of humour and

well presented.

• Energetic, dynamic, strongly motivated and passionate.

• Capable of setting high standards of professionalism.

• Strong business acumen including financial management.

• High level of honesty and integrity.

• Creative forward thinker.

• Good understanding and appreciation of the world of

international sport.

• Strong sense of own identity

• Mental agility

• Cross cultural and political savvy

• Interpersonal maturity

• Professional astuteness

• Capable of building a high performing team and organisation

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

How to apply To apply, the candidates should send the following:

• Letter of application highlighting relevant experience

• Up to date curriculum vita

to: fihceo@sriexecutive.com

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