— Published January 13, 2026

Édouard Donnelly appointed Director General of the CNOSF

CNOSF

A change of leadership at the CNOSF. The organization announced this Tuesday that a new chief executive would take up his duties after the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games. The chosen one is called Édouard Donnelly, which Amélie Oudéa-Castéra praises " economic and digital expertise and project management skills. A graduate of École Polytechnique, he was Executive Director of Operations for the Paris 2024 Organising CommitteeHe also co-founded the firm Keneo, which has become a benchmark in sports and events.

Edward Donnelly will succeed Skander Karaawho will leave his post on February 28. After almost five years in the service of the CNOSFSkander Karaa now wishes to embark on a new stage of his professional life and explore other opportunities in the sports sector. " explains the statement published this Tuesday. Skander led the work of the CNOSF teams with great skill and commitment, and, alongside me, facilitated the implementation of the new governance and the deployment of the first achievements of the term. " the president emphasizes.

While waiting to take over, Édouard Donnelly will be special advisor to Amélie Oudéa-Castéra from January 15th. A way to integrate smoothly, while Skander Karaa will lead the operational action of the CNOSF teams during the Winter Olympics.