Head of 2030 Winter Olympics Resigns
10th September 2026
Edgar Grospiron has left his position as president of the organising committee for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics. He was appointed 18 months ago. NEW
The departure of Grospiron marks the latest setback in the event’s troubled governance.
“His decision to leave the presidency is part of a deliberate, organised and fully assumed transition, taken in the interests of the project and its governance,” said a statement from the organising committee.
“It reflects a shared desire with stakeholders to enable the organisation to quickly enter this new operational phase.”
He was the 1992 Olympic moguls champion,
Grospiron said his decision followed “months of tension”.
“I draw the conclusion that the conditions are not met for me to continue this,” he said.
He took up the position in February 2025 and there has been internal turmoil and logistical challenges.
In February 2026, chief executive officer Cyril Linette left the committee, citing “insurmountable disagreements” with Grospiron.
Linette’s departure followed a number of other high-profile resignations, including chief operating officer Anne Murac and communications director Arthur Richer.
Budget cuts have plagued the planning process, with Grospiron admitting in February they had “little time, little money”.
However, he remained confident he could “deliver a Games that will honour our vision and ambition” provided there was “serenity” and “continuity” from the organising committee.
See more on the BBC.
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The French sports minister Marina Ferrari has said there is “no concern about what comes next”.
“The bid is continuing to move forward,” she told reporters.
“Our teams are mobilised and working.
“We are confident about the future of the Alpes project.”
The IOC has praised Grospiron’s “crucial work in laying the foundations for the success” of the Games.
“The IOC will continue working in close collaboration with the organising committee to build on the solid foundations that Mr Grospiron has laid,” the statement added.
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