Gilbert Felli oversees the Beijing Olympics as well as bids for the Youth Olympic Games and the 2016 Summer Games. (ATR)
Executive Director of Olympic Games Gilbert Felli - 14
Gilbert Felli, Executive Director of Olympic Games, has as much as anyone to do with the preparation and staging of the Olympic Games. His office supervises the organizing committees of four host cities as well as the bidding for the 2016 Games and the 2010 Youth Olympics. Both will face decisions from the IOC in 2008. Felli, 60, has held his post since 2003 after serving as IOC Sports Director. In the 2007 Golden 25 Felli was ranked 12.
IOC Member Francisco Elizalde – 15
As chair of the Nominations Commission, FranciscoFrancisco Elizalde chairs the IOC Nominations Commission. (ATR)
Elizalde of the Philippines is a gatekeeper for IOC membership. He has a file of nominees that exceeds 100, although there usually are only four or five openings to fill each year.
Elizalde and his six colleagues also review the IOC members who are subject to retention votes at the end of their eight year terms. To be eligible for reelection to a new term, these members must pass the muster of the Nominations Commission.
Elizalde, 75, a businessman, has been an IOC member since 1985. In the 2007 Golden 25 Elizalde ranked 13.
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