Today at SportAccord Convention: Sir Craig Reedie Relinquishes Role on IOC Ethics Commission

Sir Craig Reedie has stepped down from his role as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Ethics Commission to avoid any possible conflict of interest with his position as President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

He will be replaced by Baron Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant, the chief executive of Delhaize and President of the Belgian Olympic Committee. 

The decision was confirmed today during the IOC Executive Board Meeting, held in conjunction with the SportAccord International Convention.

Speaking exclusively to iSportconnect, Reedie commented on his resignation: “I’ve got a big job to do at the World Anti Doping Agency and I came off the IOC Ethics Commission as I want to dedicate all my time to doing the WADA job. 

“I’m not sure heading an independent international agency is absolutely convenient for a member of a specialised ethics commision at the IOC and it also reduces your time element.”

Reedie, who graduated from IOC Board member to vice-president in 2012, also spoke about his plans for WADA.

“We have a new code which will come into force on the January 1 2015 with a whole new range of rules and regulations to encourage federations and anti-doping organisations to adopt. There’s plenty to do.” 

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