The full Board will vote tomorrow on individual finalists put through by its Nominating and Governance Committee (NGC).

They are: Robbie Bach, an expert on digital media issues having spent 22 years with Microsoft; James M Benson, who has a passion for and experience supporting disabled athletes and is a former chief executive of Olympic sponsor John Hancock; Nina Kemppel, an expert in business strategy, organisational change and developing new revenue streams, who represented the US in four Olympics at cross-country skiing; Susanne Lyons, an expert in marketing, business strategy, human resources and revenue generation, who was Visa USA's chief marketing officer; and Dave Ogrean, the executive director of USA Hockey, who has been associated with the Olympic Movement for more than 30 years.

Larry Probst, chairman of USOC, said: "The candidates being put forward for consideration are world class leaders, each with unique experiences and perspectives to bring to our organisation, and I look forward to reviewing the nominations with the full board."

Four of the new directors will fill seats created by the board's implementation of the recommendations of the Paul Tagliabue-led independent advisory committee.

The four seats are designated to be filled by two independent directors, one representative of the National Governing Body Council (NGBC) and one representative of the Athletes' Advisory Council (AAC).

Jair Lynch, chairman of the NGC, said: "We have the luxury of considering this country's best and brightest and nominating five incredibly accomplished individuals to serve on the USOC board of directors.

"I'm especially pleased that three of the nominees have direct experience and passion for Paralympic sport and expanded opportunities for disabled athletes.

"I believe USOC will be well served by the nominees' leadership, and I look forward to discussing their qualifications with the full board."


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