12 –Richard Carrion, IOC Member, Finance Expert
A big 2011 for Carrion with his role in the deal struck with NBC for the U.S. TV rights to the Games from 2014 to 2020. The $4 billion package means an enviable measure of financial stability for the IOC in the years ahead.
As Finance Commission chair, Carrion, banker by profession, has to be looking ahead to the way the changing media landscape will affect the fees paid for Olympic rights by the traditional broadcasters.
His commission is also overseeing the fallout of the embezzlement scandal at the Olympic Museum gift shop. The alleged scam may have nabbed nearly $2 million, small potatoes in IOC finances, but an embarrassing lapse, nonetheless.
A member of the IOC Executive Board since 2004, Carrion will have to step down this year, facing a two-term limit. He is believed to be calculating whether to launch a bid for the IOC presidency in 2013.
Just 59, he can serve on the IOC until 2033, making it certain that regardless of what happens in 2013, Carrion should have years of growing influence in the Olympic world.
Last year's ranking: 1
13– Christophe Dubi, IOC Sports Director
Dubi is overseeing the process that will lead to changes in the Olympic sports program in 2013. Eight sports are battling for a place in the 2020 Olympics, including baseball and softball, both dropped from the London 2012 program. They have yet to decide whether to form a joint bid for Olympic inclusion. Squash, karate, and roller sports are trying again after being rejected for London and Rio 2016. Newcomers are sports climbing, wakeboard and wushu.
Dubi, now in his fifth year as the IOC's sports director, will hold discussions with each of the sports federations to hear more about their plans, as their campaigns kick into gear. He will also meet regularly with members of the Olympic Program Commission, chaired by Italian IOC member Franco Carraro. Next year the IOC may consider further shortlisting some of the potential sports.
Also on Dubi's radar is a review of the strengths and weaknesses of the current core 26 Olympic sports. The IOC will cut one of the sports at the IOC Session in Buenos Aires in 2013 as it moves to a roster of 25 core sports starting in 2020.
Last year's ranking: none
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Written by Ed Hula and Mark Bisson.
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