Education
Master’s Degree in History, University of Leiden
Sports practised
Tennis, running, skiing, sailing, golf, rock climbing, horse riding, skating, diving
IOC History
Member of the IOC from 1998 to 2013; Honorary Member since 2013; Member of the following Commissions: Olympic Solidarity (1999-2003), "IOC 2000" Reform Follow-up (2002), Evaluation for the XXI Olympic Winter Games in 2010 (2003), Coordination for the XXI Olympic Winter Games in 2010 in Vancouver (2003-2010), Coordination for the XXII Olympic Winter Games in 2014 in Sochi (2007-2010); marketing (2010-2013)