Richard Pettit
About
Richard Pettit has been the Secretary General of the International Canoe Federation since September 2022.
He played a crucial role in getting the International Federation’s ‘Fit for Future’ strategy approved at the Congress two months into his tenure.
In his role as a Secretary General, Pettit, who is a communications expert, wants to leverage broadcast and digital channels to showcase athletes’ achievements while highlighting the key attributes that make canoeing a recreational activity embraced by millions worldwide.
He has previously worked as the Head of Media Relations at the ICF from 2013 to 2017.
He also served as Head of Media at the International Table Tennis Federation from 2010 to 2012.
Career in sports administration
2011-2016 – Director, Spin Software
2017-2022 – Athlete 365 Strategic Lead, IOC
2022-present – Secretary General, ICF
Contact
Richard Pettit – Secretary General, ICF
