Biathlon Canada Elected New Board of Directors
The national sports organization appointed a new leadership team following its recent annual general meeting.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in People
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Biathlon Canada has elected a new Board of Directors to guide the organization's growth and governance. The leadership shuffle includes the appointment of Ken Davies as the new chair of the board.
Why it matters
The leadership changes are intended to strengthen the organization's governance and support its strategic goals of increasing revenue, growing sport participation, and improving national team results.
The new board members bring extensive experience, including Ken Davies and Charlotte McNaughton with 40 years of professional leadership and sports system expertise each. Doug Hannum also contributes 30 years of experience to the Canadian sport system.
The players
Ken Davies
He is the newly elected chair of the Biathlon Canada Board of Directors and holds 40 years of experience in professional leadership roles.
Emma Lunder
She is an athlete who was acclaimed to the position of Athlete Director for Biathlon Canada.
Doug Hannum
He is a board member who was re-elected to a two-year term and has 30 years of experience within the Canadian sport system.
Mike Walker
He is the outgoing chair who served on the Board for six years, including four years as chair.
The details
The board appointments followed the Annual General Meeting, where Ken Davies replaced outgoing chair Mike Walker. Emma Lunder was acclaimed as the Athlete Director, while Charlotte McNaughton, Sophia Marnik, and Jean-Guy Levesque joined as directors, alongside the re-election of Doug Hannum.
Timeline
The new Board of Directors was elected on October 13, 2026.
Market Landscape
The new board structure aims to build on the organization's 2026 top winter sport ranking to maintain momentum in a competitive national athletic environment. This transition positions the body to address shifts in national team performance and participation levels against other Canadian winter sports.
The new board will oversee strategic decisions that influence the national program's development and participation opportunities for Canadian biathletes. Enthusiasts and members of the public can expect the leadership to prioritize long-term growth and potential shifts in how the organization engages with the sporting community.
The takeaway
The election of this diverse board represents a strategic effort to capitalize on recent success while managing the complexities of national sports governance. Members and participants should look for new initiatives as the board balances organizational growth with the maintenance of high athletic standards.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest leadership developments across the country at Canada People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Sport Information Resource Centre.
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