Global Secretary General & Chief Operating Officer

Page Executive; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

World Gymnastics, the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique, seeks a visionary Secretary General to lead the Secretariat and drive governance, strategy and transformation. You will safeguard compliance, financial integrity and stakeholder relations at the heart of the Olympic Movement.

You will travel internationally, work with the Executive Committee, and champion a respectful, inclusive, high-performing culture while shaping the next Olympic cycle and global brand initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in governance, compliance and policy processes in non-profit structures, with financial literacy to present budgets and reports to boards.
• Fluent in English and French; additional languages are an asset.
• Master's degree in management, law, political science, international relations, sports management or an equivalent field.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Secretariat: lead the Secretariat through the Executive Management Team, chairing its meetings, setting priorities and ensuring cohesion across departments.
• Governance: ensure the preparation, conduct and follow-up of the Presidential Commission, Executive Committee, Council and Congress; safeguard statutory compliance.
• Finance and resources: oversee financial sustainability, budgeting and reporting, monitor internal controls and risk registers.
• People and culture: supervise HR, promote development and a respectful workplace.
• Strategy and transformation: support governing bodies in defining long-term priorities and track cross-functional initiatives.
• Risk, ethics and crisis: monitor institutional risk and coordinate crisis responses.
• Representation: represent the Federation in international meetings and maintain stakeholder relations.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Diplomacy

Financial literacy

Strategic mindset

English & French

International travel

Education

Master's degree in management, law, political science, international relations, sports management or equivalent

Job description

World Gymnastics, the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique, seeks a visionary Secretary General to lead the Secretariat and drive governance, strategy and transformation. You will safeguard compliance, financial integrity and stakeholder relations at the heart of the Olympic Movement.

You will travel internationally, work with the Executive Committee, and champion a respectful, inclusive, high-performing culture while shaping the next Olympic cycle and global brand initiatives.