<p>Robbert de Kock (1965) from Hergiswil/Switzerland retired in November 2023 as the WFSGI President and CEO. He brings more than 35 years of sporting goods industry experience in the broadest sense. His professional experience goes from retail to wholesale with excellent knowledge in the manufacturer processes and international sport relations for global advocacy. Today he owns several companies in consulting, services, investment and real estate. In addition, Robbert de Kock holds several board and commission mandates such as: • Swiss Badminton - President • Badminton Europe Confederation - Board member and Chair of Business Commission • Association Francophone de Badminton – Vice President Europe • Badminton World Federation - Board member and Chair HR and Vice-Chair Finance • IOC - Member of the Athletes Entourage Commission • World Athletics - Co-Chair of the working group footwear</p>