Overview
- Cyril Linette’s departure was confirmed Wednesday after the executive board formally acknowledged it at a meeting last weekend.
- His exit follows a public feud with committee chair Edgar Grospiron, a former Olympic champion.
- Recent high-level departures include COO Anne Murac, communications director Arthur Richer, and remuneration committee lead Bertrand Méheut.
- Organizers said stakeholders remain committed to delivering the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
- To cut costs on a tight timeline, speed skating is likely to move to existing rinks in Heerenveen or Turin, with a definitive venue map due by the end of June.