Landslide victory as HRH Princess Haya re-elected to FEI Presidency
HRH Princess Haya Al Hussein (JOR) was today re-elected as President of the FEI at the Federation’s General Assembly in Taipei in a landslide victory in the first round of voting. Princess Haya, who was seeking a second and final four-year term as President, won with 90 votes of a total 124 valid ballots.
The other contenders for the position were Sven Holmberg (SWE), the first Vice President of the FEI, who received 23 votes, and former Vice President of the Netherlands Equestrian Federation, Henk Rottinghuis (NED), who received 11 votes.
HRH Princess Haya was accorded a standing ovation as she returned to the stage after the election to address the electorate. “Thank you so much for your confidence and trust. I promise that I won’t let you down”, an emotional HRH Princess Haya commented.
“I promise to unify this Federation. I promise to work for you, the National Federations, and constantly appreciate your needs and do everything I can to serve this sport we all love. I never really realised how many wonderful friends and supporters I have. This has been a really extraordinary year for me and I am truly humbled by what you have done for me. Thank you very much.”
HRH Princess Haya confirms John McEwen as First Vice President of FEI
HRH Princess Haya Al Hussein, who won overwhelming support from the National Federations to return as FEI President for a second and final four-year term, has today announced her First and Second Vice Presidents.
John McEwen (GBR), who was earlier re-elected as Chair of the Veterinary Committee, replaces Sven Holmberg as First President, who served under Princess Haya since 2006.
Pablo Mayorga (ARG) was elected as Second Vice President, replacing the outgoing Second Vice President, Chris Hodson (NZL).
In other appointments, two Group Chairs were elected. Hanfried Haring (GER) was re-elected as Chair of FEI Geographical Group II and Mauricio Manfredi (BRA) was elected as Chair of Group VI, replacing outgoing Chair, Pablo Mayorga (ARG).
In the single Technical Chair election, John McEwen (GBR) was re-elected as Chair of the Veterinary Committee.
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