Governance
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Endowment(USOPE) is managed by a 12-member board of directors. The board composition includes:
Meetings & Reviews
The day-to-day administrative operations of the Endowment are the responsibility of the EVP/COO and their administrative assistant.
The current USOPE investment philosophy encompasses the following objectives:
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Endowment(USOPE) is managed by a 12-member board of directors. The board composition includes:
- Four(4) Public Members
- Four(4) Athletes' Advisory Council Representatives
- Two(2) National Governing Bodies Representatives
- Chair of the USOPC
- CEO of the USOPC
Meetings & Reviews
- The whole board meets twice a year (June and December), special sessions may be called as necessary
- Investment Committee meets quarterly to review the USOPE’s performance with the assistance of its independent investment consultant
- Audit Committee meets annually to review the external independent financial audit and select auditors for the following period
- Awards Committee meets as necessary to select the award recipients
The day-to-day administrative operations of the Endowment are the responsibility of the EVP/COO and their administrative assistant.
The current USOPE investment philosophy encompasses the following objectives:
- Maintain a well-diversified portfolio in an effort to control risk.
- Investment portfolio seeks returns over inflation with controlled volatility.
- Maintain good liquidity profile.
- Maintain a globally diversified portfolio.
- Exploit market inefficiencies or opportunities through world class investment managers.
- Provide an outstanding investment vehicle for current and potential member organizations.
- Seek ways to enhance returns through fee reductions, new commitments, and leveraging the long-term nature of the endowment.
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