The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bart Vermoesen as its new Event Director. With a lifelong dedication to table tennis, Vermoesen brings a wealth of experience to this pivotal role.
As ITTF Event Director, Vermoesen’s responsibilities will include strategic event development, stakeholder engagement, and overseeing the delivery of all ITTF events. This portfolio spans the World Championships, including continental and regional stages, all World Cups, World Youth Championships, all Para table tennis events, Esports table tennis, Masters events, table tennis at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as World Ranking.
Vermoesen’s journey in table tennis encompasses roles as a national-level player and coach of the Belgian national team, serving then as High-Performance Director, international Tournament Director, and Senior Event Staff at World Table Tennis. Notably, he was the Technical Operations Manager for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the Event Manager for the inaugural WTT China Smash 2024.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Vermoesen stated, “I am truly excited and highly motivated to contribute to the continued growth and global success of our sport. While table tennis has evolved significantly in recent years, I strongly believe that our journey is just taking off. This new role feels like a natural continuation of my career path, with all my experiences uniquely preparing me for this next challenge.”
ITTF Group CEO Steve Dainton commented, “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Bart Vermoesen as the new ITTF Event Director. The recruitment process for this position was extensive and thorough, reflecting our commitment to selecting the best candidate to lead our global event portfolio. Bart will lead strategic event development, oversee operational excellence, enhance stakeholder engagement, and work closely with World Table Tennis to ensure strong alignment. His proven track record with high-profile events positions him perfectly to elevate ITTF events to new heights.”
The ITTF looks forward to Vermoesen’s leadership in advancing the federation’s event strategies and further growing table tennis worldwide.