Roger Jackson Appointed Interim President of Alpine Canada

Roger Jackson, diagnosis founding Chief Executive Officer of Own The Podium, has been appointed interim president of Alpine Canada Alpin, the national governing body for alpine, para-alpine and ski cross racing in Canada.

Jackson, best known for his instrumental role in helping Canadian athletes win an unprecedented 14 gold medal during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, replaces Max Gartner who is vacating the position of president and CEO. Jackson said he is not a candidate to succeed Gartner and will serve Alpine Canada Alpin on a temporary.

“I’m pleased to assist Alpine Canada during this time of transition. My goal is to provide interim leadership to the organization from this point until the new chief executive is in place,” said Jackson. “We will support the athletes, coaches and staff and help them build momentum going into the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, in 2014.”

“We are very fortunate that someone of Roger’s stature has agreed to assist Alpine Canada in this time of transition,” said Danny Minogue, chairman of Alpine Canada’s Board of Directors. “He is a very experienced and successful leader who will give Alpine Canada and our partners and supporters great stability and continuity during the course of our search for a replacement for Max Gartner.”

Alpine Canada’s board of directors has appointed global recruitment firm Odgers Berndtson to search for Gartner’s successor.