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Johan Eliasch (born February 1962) is a Swedish-British businessman, investor, and environmentalist. He was the chief executive of Head, a sporting goods company, from 1995 to 2021, and is now its chairman. In 2006, he co-founded Cool Earth, a charity dedicated to rainforest conservation.
About Johan. Johan is a businessman, investor, and philanthropist with a passion for winter sports and protecting the environment. Since June 2021, he has served as president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation.
Johan Eliasch (GBR) was elected as the FIS President on 4th June 2021, becoming just the fifth person in the history of FIS in the role. He was re-elected for a second term in 2022. Eliasch spent many years working in the sports manufacturing industry, having previously worked in the private equity industry.
Following his nomination by Great Britain, Johan was elected president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) in 2021 and was chosen for a second term in 2022. He will lead FIS, the largest winter sports governing body, through the 2026 Olympic Games.
Johan is passionate about protecting the environment. He is the founder of the Rainforest Trust, which for preservation purposes purchased 400,000 acres, or 1,600 square kilometres, of land in the heart of the Amazon rainforest near the Madeira River.
Aug 31, 2023 · Johan Eliasch, President of FIS, is to become a member of the International Olympic Committee’s Sustainability and Legacy Commission, giving him the opportunity to contribute to the great work done by the Olympic movement.
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Jun 4, 2021 · Swedish-born billionaire businessman Johan Eliasch, a candidate endorsed by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, was elected president of skiing's world governing body on Friday.
