GB Snowsport board confirm FIS Presidential Election candidate nomination

Statement from the GB Snowsport board of directors

11 March 2026

The board of directors of GB Snowsport met on Tuesday 3 March and agreed the nomination of Victoria Gosling OBE as the GB candidate for the forthcoming FIS Presidential elections. The decision was taken following a comprehensive open process run by the GB Snowsport board.

The board was impressed by Ms Gosling’s vision for the future of FIS, the role of the Presidency, and the opportunities to continue the growth of world class skiing and snowboarding as a major global sport.

Victoria Gosling OBE said: “I am very grateful to the board of GB Snowsport for their support and confidence in nominating me as a candidate for the FIS Presidential elections. It would be a privilege to play a greater role in shaping the strategic direction of our sport alongside all other FIS nations and supporting the growth of skiing and snowboarding worldwide that we all wish to see. I am also grateful to the board and to my colleagues within GB Snowsport for their continuing work in ensuring the progress of our athletes and our programme. I will continue to take a hands-on role in delivering GB Snowsport’s work, while also looking to share the ambition and successes we have brought to British skiing and snowboarding as part of a vision for the next phase of FIS’ future.”

Jason Cobbold, GB Snowsport Chairman, said: “The board was impressed by Vicky’s vision for the future of FIS and the role the Presidency can play in strengthening and growing our sport globally. Vicky’s track record is well known and admired, and the board felt confidence that the leadership style and direction she demonstrated through the nomination process would make her a very strong candidate for our sport on the international stage.”

The board would like to place on record their thanks to everyone involved in the process. The board now looks forward to supporting Ms Gosling’s campaign for the Presidency in the coming months, and anticipates working with all our counterparts in the FIS family at this exciting time for our sport.