Mr Sasson’s appointment as EPC CEO is linked to European Commission support for the day-to-day running of the committee and his main tasks will be: 

- Serving and supporting EPC's 52 members (47 NPCs, 4 IOSDs and IWBF);

- Serving and supporting the EPC Executive Board; and

- Managing the office.

Mr Sasson is 39 years old and has wide experience in top international companies. He holds an MBA from HEC Paris, France, specialising in International Finance and Marketing. He speaks English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Hebrew, German, Catalan and Swedish.

The appointment concludes the process of equipping EPC with the means and infrastructure needed to run a major international organisation: a staffed HQ, financial backing and full-time professional support.

Mr Sasson can be contacted at yuri.sasson@europaralympic.org.