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Email: hello@tomdielen.com | Phone: +41 79 614 3052 | Swiss & Belgian | Birthdate 8 April 1968

PROFILE
Senior sports executive with 29 years of experience in international sport governance, strategic leadership, and Olympic relations. Proven track record in transforming federations, driving compliance, and building global networks.

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KEY EXPERIENCE
Secretary General – World Archery (2005–2025)
Led global operations, strategic planning, finance, marketing, and Olympic relations. Secured archery’s position in the Olympic program and established governance best practices. Oversaw compliance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement across 160+ member federations.

Director – European Office, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) (2002–2005)
Managed European operations and worked with all international sport bodies to implement Anti-Doping measures and enhance compliance. Built strong relationships with IFs and NOCs to ensure adherence to WADA Code.

Executive Director – Fédération Internationale de Tir à l'Arc (FITA) (1996–2002)
Directed daily operations, coordinated major events including Olympic archery competitions, and professionalized the federation’s structure.

Associate Analyst – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) (1994–1996)
Provided asset support for clients in major financial hubs such as London, New York, Paris, and Luxembourg.

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ADDITIONAL SPORTS ADMINISTRATION ROLES
Member, WADA Compliance Review Committee (2015–2024)
Chair, ASOIF Paralympics Working Group (2017–2022)
Member, ASOIF Multi Games Working Group (2017–2025)
Vice-President, Association of Paralympic Sport Organisations (APSO) (2017–2025)
Executive Committee Member & Vice President, International World Games Association (IWGA) (2006–2018, 2023–2026)
1st Vice President, Swiss Archery Federation (2004–2016)
Several other roles in boards of clubs and organising committees

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EDUCATION
Master of Engineering (Computer Science) – Catholic University of Leuven (1994)
Sport Management Degree – Belgian Olympic Academy (1992)

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LANGUAGES
Fluent: Dutch, English, French
Proficient: German
Basic: Spanish

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HONORS
Sport Merit Award – Catholic University of Leuven
Honorary Member – FITARCO & Compagnie des Archers de Lausanne

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SPORTS PARTICIPATION
Active in Archery, Tennis (very basic), Curling, Fencing, Skiing, Cycling
Swiss Team Champion in Field & 3D Archery

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ACADEMIA & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Regular lecturer at International Academy of Sport Science and Technology (AISTS) on strategic topics, since 2004. Presenter at MEMOS, CIES, Sportaccord Convention, Sport Innovation Summit, and others.

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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Married to Nathalie Dielen Pilloud OLY (Swiss)

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REFERENCES
Prof. Dr. Ugur ERDENER, President Sportaccord — erdenerugur@gmail.com

Olivier NIGGLI, WADA Director General — Olivier.Niggli@wada-ama.org

Ingmar DE VOS, President ASOIF & FEI — ingmar.devos@fei.org