Lausanne, Switzerland, May 6, 2025: IOC Executive Board member Mikaela “Mikee” Cojuangco Jaworski of the Philippines has been appointed as the new Chair of the IOC Coordination Commission for the Olympic Games Brisbane 2032.
The appointment was made by IOC President Thomas Bach following a request from President-Elect Kirsty Coventry, who stepped down from the role after her election as IOC President.
A former equestrian athlete who represented the Philippines internationally, winning a gold medal in individual jumping at the Busan 2002 Asian Games, Jaworski has been a member of the IOC EB since 2020. She has strong connections with Australia, having trained and competed in the country, including in Brisbane, for her entire career.
Jaworski will chair the upcoming Coordination Commission meeting in Brisbane from May 20-22, which will also be attended by the IOC President and the President-elect.
As Commission Chair, Jaworski will oversee the planning and delivery of the Olympic Games Brisbane 2032, working in close partnership with the Organising Committee, the Olympic Movement stakeholders, local authorities and International Sports Federations.
Her role will be to ensure that all aspects of the project are developed and executed to the highest standards, creating an inclusive, sustainable and memorable Olympic experience for athletes, fans and communities alike.
An IOC Member since 2013, Jaworski brings a wealth of Olympic knowledge and governance expertise to her new role.