Boris Van der Vorst - Expert Profile and Services Overview
Entrepeneur / Sports administrator
Utrecht, Netherlands
Introduction
Experienced and passionate boxing administrator with a track record of transformative leadership. Accomplished entrepreneur in the healthcare industry, driving innovation and growth. Apart from being a boxing administrator, Van der Vorst was a successful businessman near Utrecht. But he has abandoned his professional interests in healthcare. “It’s totally impossible to stay in business while doing this work. I’ve invested a lot in World Boxing and I’m fully dedicated and available. That’s the only way to make it successful. But it also brings me a lot of joy and it feels like we’re fulfilling a legacy for boxing. I’m very lucky I have my family behind me.”
Early life and education
A national healthcare industry leader that grew from a private physiotherapeutic
practice. Continuously expanding, innovative company with over 100 locations, 500
employees, and over EUR 25 million annual turnover. Served as CEO from 2009 to
2022.
Career trajectory
Developed and implemented policies aimed at high-performance and recreational
boxing development, restoration of NF image, financial stability, innovation, and
strengthening relationships with NOC, fellow NF’s, and other key stakeholders.
Increased annual NF gym memberships by 50% and individual memberships by 300%.
First Olympic boxing medal won by a Dutch boxer in 24 years, at Rio 2016, and one
more at Tokyo 2020.
Legacy and future
Committed to keeping boxing at the heart of the Olympic Movement and fostering its sustainable development.
References
World Boxing