Dr. Peter Van de Vliet Appointed as New CEO of iNADO

05/11/2024 — Bonn, Germany – The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Peter Van de Vliet as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 December 2024. Dr. Van de Vliet brings extensive expertise in Anti-Doping and sports medicine, with a career dedicated to the integrity and advancement of sports on a global scale.

Statement from Dr. Peter Van de Vliet

Upon his appointment, Dr. Van de Vliet outlined his vision for the future of iNADO and its impact on the anti-doping landscape:

“Helping national Anti-Doping organisations to improve their practices, assisting them to increase efficiency, and enhancing professional development, as well as facilitating collaboration with WADA and other key players, are the core objectives of iNADO. Collaboration is vital in Anti-Doping. iNADO, through its Board, staff, and membership, accumulates a wealth of knowledge. By mobilizing the undeniable value of athlete potential and forging partnerships with public and private bodies, iNADO can influence Anti-Doping decision-making.”

“The organization should take advantage of its privileged position to understand the heartbeat of Anti-Doping and to take an indispensable and independent constructive advocacy position on different themes. I am incredibly grateful to the Board for their confidence that I can share my knowledge and experience for the benefit of iNADO and contribute to preserving the integrity of sport and promoting the health of athletes.”

Statement from iNADO Chair Anders Solheim

iNADO Chair Anders Solheim expressed his enthusiasm for Dr. Van de Vliet’s appointment:

“I am excited to announce Peter Van de Vliet as the new CEO of iNADO. He comes with long experience from the International Paralympic Committee and brings the perspective from both a major event organizer and an international federation. Peter has played a crucial role in their Anti-Doping program and has extensive experience building capacity at the national level around the world. He will be a strong new asset to iNADO and our members, and we look forward to welcoming Peter to the organization.”

Dr. Peter Van de Vliet’s Professional Background

Dr. Van de Vliet is a Belgian citizen, a trained physiotherapist, and holds a Ph.D. in Physiotherapy and Motor Rehabilitation from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. His doctoral research focused on "Exercise in Clinical Depression," showcasing his dedication to health and well-being, themes central to his role in anti-doping.

From 2006 to March 2020, Dr. Van de Vliet served as the Medical & Scientific Director of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in Bonn, Germany. In this position, he was instrumental in overseeing areas such as classification, anti-doping, medical services, and sports sciences, which have had a lasting impact on Paralympic and global anti-doping standards.

Most recently, Dr. Van de Vliet held a management role at a specialized immuno-oncology practice in Cologne. His diverse career also includes positions as a commercial agent for mobility devices for persons with impairments, a researcher at Leuven University in psychomotor therapy, Paralympic classification, and psychosocial determinants of sports participation. Dr. Van de Vliet has been deeply involved in the Paralympic movement, contributing as an athletics coach for the Belgian Paralympic Team in the 2006 Atlanta Games and serving as team manager for the Belgian Wheelchair Rugby Team in the 2004 Athens Games. He was a longstanding member of the Belgian Paralympic Committee Elite Athlete Sport Counseling Group from 1992 to 2006.

Dr. Van de Vliet is regularly active as a speaker, publisher, and reviewer on topics ranging from Paralympic sport science and classification to anti-doping and athlete health, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge and standards in these areas.