New Gen' Sec' For Norwegian Ski Association

Arne Baumann (61)  has been employed as the new general secretary of the Norwegian Skiing Association.

Baumann comes from OBOS where he has been in the group management for over 20 years and has been responsible for housing construction. He also has broad experience as a board member in various businesses. Baumann is a civil economist from BI and has an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in the USA.

Baumann lives in Oslo, is married and has three adult children. He was an active cross-country runner until he turned 18 and was a coach during his studies. As an alpine father, he has held and still holds positions in IL Heming.

In the process of finding a new general secretary, emphasis has been placed, among other things, on experience from management in sports or from other complex organisations. It has also been important to find a leader with a strategic view, commercial flair and qualities that help bring together the whole of skiing Norway.

"After a good and thorough recruitment process, we are delighted that Arne Baumann will be our new general secretary. With his background and experience, we are confident that Arne is the right person to lead and develop the organization further. Skiing has a unique position in Norwegian society, and together with volunteers, shop stewards and employees across the country, we will do what we can to ensure good framework conditions in the future as well. Arne will play a key role in this work", said ski fed president Tove Moe Dyrhaug.

rne Baumann added "I approach this job with great motivation, humility and enthusiasm. I look forward to being part of and developing the Ski Association further in a demanding time. The world and also the sport of skiing face many challenges, but at the same time a lot of positive things are happening, both broadly and at the top. In the Ski Association's organization there is a high level of expertise in the field of breadth, recruitment and top sport, and I want to contribute to this organization becoming even stronger in the years to come, "

Baumann takes up the position of general secretary in August.