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Utah 2034 Shifts Leadership as VP of Development and Athlete Relations Departs

The organizing committee says the moves mark a shift from bid work into multi‑year delivery, with new leaders charged to steward fundraising, sustainability and athlete services.

Abby Osborne has been named vice president of impact, engagement, and enterprise operations for the 2034 Organizing Committee and will join Utah 2034 on August 1, 2026.

Overview

  • The organizing committee announced Wednesday that Catherine Raney Norman has concluded her tenure as vice president of development and athlete relations.
  • Abby Osborne was named vice president of impact, engagement and enterprise operations and will oversee sustainability, legacy, communications, government and community relations, youth programs, and enterprise operations.
  • Darren Hughes moved from vice president of operations and planning to vice president of Games delivery to lead operational work for the multi‑year runup to 2034.
  • Two‑time Olympian Julie Letai was appointed athlete experience coordinator, and Raney Norman is credited with creating Podium34, the philanthropic program that has raised more than $250 million for Utah 2034.
  • The committee says the changes come from an internal evaluation as it transitions from bid to delivery; expect attention on stewardship of Podium34 funds, building sustainability and community programs, and shifts in state staffing as Osborne leaves her role with the Utah House.