Tomas Bax

Tomas Bach is a German lawyer and sports official who has served as the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) since September 2013. A member of the IOC since 1991, he was re-elected for a second term in 2021, leading the organization through various challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic. He has been a prominent advocate for reform within the Olympic movement, focusing on sustainability and inclusivity. Recently, he announced his resignation, with the decision effective from June 23, ahead of the IOC presidential elections scheduled for March.