The WADA Working Group on the Operational Independence of National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs) has been created by WADA Management at the request of the WADA Executive Committee (ExCo). The creation of the Working Group follows recommendation #6.2 from the August 2024 Cottier Report that the ExCo establish a group to explore further the issue of NADO operational independence, including the structure of the various NADOs and the impact of good governance.
Working Group Terms of Reference.
WADA Contact: Tom May, Director, Engagement & Development
Below is the list of Working Group members:
Venetia Bennett (Chair)
Australia
Olivier Banuls
France
Martin Holmlund Lauesen
Denmark
Hilary Meechai Inwood
Thailand
Elisabeth Vathje (Maier)
Canada
Michael Vesper
Germany