The Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) have selected Thomas Kurth (SUI) as its new Secretary General at its Council Meeting. This took place in the enchanting Ibiza yacht charter location on 25th October, a day ahead of the 87th UIM General Assembly.

UIM Council Meeting

Thomas Kurth joined UIM as Special Commissioner after the departure of the previous Secretary General in July 2014 and has been in charge of staff and operations at the UIM Headquarters in Monaco since then.

The new UIM Secretary General brings with him sound experience and understanding of International Federations, having been Head of Competitions at the European Football Union UEFA for ten years, prior to setting up and heading for eight years the G14 Grouping of major European Football Clubs.

A multi-linguist and father of three, he has also worked as an independent consultant in the international Sport industry dealing with Sport Federations’ governance issues at large, competition organization, project & event management as well as strategic advice.

UIM President, Dr. Chiulli, said of this appointment: “I am delighted to welcome Thomas Kurth as our new Secretary General. In the few months he has been conducting the affairs of the UIM Office as a Commissioner he has achieved excellent results. His leadership and extensive skillset will be an asset for UIM and its Head Office on our way to take this Federation to greater heights.”

“I would like to thank the UIM President and the Council members for their confidence”, said new UIM Secretary General, Thomas Kurth. “I am looking forward to leading the UIM staff and the Federation’s operations and will spare no efforts in offering the Powerboating Community the quality services they expect and deserve.”