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Our Team

Our dedicated team is committed to making the 2029 Special Olympics World Winter Games a resounding success.

Ambassadors
As part of the Turin 2025 Winter Games, eight athletes from different global regions were recruited as ambassadors.
Fan Xinwei
China
Floorball, Badminton
Elisa Parutto
Italy
Dancing
Nicolas Bellé
France
Snowshoeing, Skiing, Soccer
Victos Lijembe
Kenya
Floorball, Basketball, Handball
  • I want to challenge myself and push my limits. I’m excited to be part of Switzerland2029 and to help shape this amazing event together with all the participants.
    Fan Xinwei, China
  • The 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin were an unforgettable experience for me. As an ambassador, I look forward to sharing this enthusiasm and working together toward Switzerland2029.
    Elisa Parutto, Italy
  • As an ambassador for Switzerland2029, I want to show that people with disabilities can also participate in fair sports competitions.
    Nicolas Bellé, France
  • Before I joined Special Olympics, I didn’t believe in myself. Today, I feel confident and proud when I play and speak in front of people. My family, my coaches, and my teammates have supported me along the way. And I know that I can still achieve many great things.
    Victos Lijembe, Kenya
Board of Directors
Bruno Barth
President
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Urs Marti
Vice President
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Stefan Frey
Board member
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Silja Horber
Board member
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Lea Sandoz-Mey
Board member
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Hans-Willy Brockes
Board member
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Tamara Kramer
Executive Board Secretariat
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Operational Unit
Beat Ritschard
Secretary General
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Jürgen Krucker
Marketing Director / Deputy Secretary General
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Bobbi Schmuki
Project Management / Legacy Projects
Host Town Program
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Brigitte Schleiss
Head of Finance & HR
Victor H. Zindel
Head of Graubünden
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Gisela Imark
Head of Inclusion
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Aldo Doninelli
Sporting Director
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Prisca Ritschard
Administration
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Nicole Riso
Venue Manager Arosa
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Carlina Schluep
Accounting Department
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Sarina Künzli
Head of Communication
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Tamara Hess
Assistance
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