Alberto Garcia Basketball FIBA

FIBA Americas Executive Director Retiring After 19 Years of Service

June 7, 2017

Alberto Garcia, FIBA Americas Executive Director, has announced his retirement after 19 years of service to world basketball’s governing body.

Garcia’s career in basketball began in 1962 when he became a referee in his hometown of Mendoza, Argentina.

He served as a member of the Technical Committees for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.

In 2002, he was promoted to Deputy Secretary General under then Secretary General Jenaro “Tuto” Marchand.

In 2006, Garcia became FIBA Americas Secretary General – now known as FIBA Americas Executive Director – and has held that position for the last decade.

Under his direction, FIBA Americas’ office has assumed the responsibility of developing basketball throughout the region with special attention given to mini basketball, women’s basketball, coaching and referees’ education as well as international club competitions, including the creation of the DIRECTV Liga de las Americas in 2007.

Patrick Baumann, FIBA Secretary General and International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member, added: “On behalf of FIBA, I would like to thank Alberto Garcia for all that he has done since joining the organisation 19 years ago. His hard work, complete dedication and unwavering commitment – especially in the last decade as Americas’ Executive Director – are to be commended. I would like to wish him all the best for the future.”

FIBA has already begun the search for Garcia’s successor.

Meanwhile, Usie Richards will take over the function of FIBA Americas Executive Director ad interim until the position is filled.

Alberto Garcia Basketball FIBA