International Surfing Association Appoints Liam Ferguson as Director General

Liam Ferguson has been appointed the new Director General of the International Surfing Association with immediate effect.

Ferguson will replace Bob Mignogna who resigned his position, denture and will remain on as a Senior Advisor to the ISA President and the organization as it pursues its Olympic ambitions.

Mignogna was named ISA Director General in March 2010 and was responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the organization. During his time as Director General, the ISA experienced tremendous growth in ISA events, expanded its educational programs, and ISA membership grew from 57 to 86 nations.

Ferguson is a veteran of the surfing industry with 25 years of professional experience in the action sports community including most recently as ASP Vice President of Sponsorship Integration. Having held high-level leadership positions in management, marketing and media, Ferguson is one of the most respected executives in the industry and will bring an exceptional breadth of business experience to the ISA.

“I am excited about this transition in the leadership of our organization,” said Fernando Aguerre, ISA President. “This new structure not only expands and strengthens the ISA with the addition of Liam’s outstanding leadership, experience and skills, but also enables us to continue to benefit from Bob’s wisdom and exceptional career in the surfing industry”.

“I truly appreciate what Bob has helped me accomplish at the ISA during his time with the organization,” Aguerre continued. “Most importantly by taking care of the day to day, he allowed me to spend my energy and time in key strategic matters for the ISA and its member federations, and of course working with the Olympic Movement towards the inclusion of surfing in the Olympic Games. I will continue to seek his counsel and advice on various matters, and am happy that he will remain involved with the ISA in an honorary capacity. Muchas gracias Bob.”

“I am honored and excited to join Fernando and the growing family of member countries in the International Surfing Association”, said Ferguson. “This is a unique opportunity to blend my 25 years of surf industry expertise with the ISA’s goal of developing surfing globally. I am very proud to join this organization that brings together top athletes from around the world regardless of race, religion and cultural differences to share the fun surfing lifestyle. I am especially looking forward to offering my contribution and support to the ISA’s important mission of having surfing included in the Olympic Games.”