The EuroHockey Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of its first Board of Trustees, bringing together a diverse group of leaders from sport, business, governance, fundraising and inclusion to help guide the Foundation’s mission.
The Board of Trustees will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Foundation, ensuring strong governance, integrity and compliance while supporting initiatives that use hockey as a force for positive social impact across Europe.
Leading the inaugural board are Marcos Hofmann, President of EuroHockey and Vice-President of the FIH, and Levi Van Havere, EuroHockey Treasurer, alongside a distinguished group of trustees whose experience spans international sport, equality and inclusion, fundraising, governance, organisational development and business leadership.
The trustees are:
- Marcos Hofmann (Spain), EuroHockey President and international business executive.
- Levi Van Havere (Belgium), EuroHockey Treasurer and experienced business leader.
- Dr Iva Glibo, research manager and specialist in gender equality, sustainability and sport governance.
- Franco Melis, fundraising and cultural sector executive with a lifelong commitment to hockey.
- Phil Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Blueprint Sport Consultancy and expert in sports strategy and organisational development
- Lauren Templeton, consultant specialising in equality, diversity, inclusion and para-sport development.
- Wouter Govaerts, international business, finance and governance professional who joined the board in September 2026.
Together, the trustees will help shape the strategic direction of the EuroHockey Foundation as it works to create opportunities through hockey, support inclusive participation and deliver lasting impact across communities throughout Europe.
The EuroHockey Foundation extends its sincere thanks to all trustees for their commitment and looks forward to working with them as the Foundation continues to grow and develop its programmes in the years ahead.
Find out more about the Trustees here: https://eurohockey.org/trustees
