On 12 May, the International University Sports Federation is launching a new project called ‘FISU Healthy Campus’. FISU Secretary General-CEO Eric Saintrond is strongly involved in leading this new FISU activity that aims to enhance students’ well-being in all aspects.
FISU’s objective with this project is to establish an interdisciplinary system dedicated to well-being, a healthy lifestyle & awareness among students regarding these aspects.
As a guest of the AIPS e-College, Saintrond will be discussing the FISU Healthy Campus and other projects on Thursday, 7 May.
A graduate from the Faculty of Motor Sciences (ISM) of the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Eric Saintrond began his career in the private sector, academic circles and in national and international sports organisations. Quickly captivated by the university sports movement, in 1985 he joined the administrative headquarters of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), at that time based in Brussels. While continuing his activities in the private sector and education, he quickly evolved within FISU and held the positions of the Director of the Games, General Director and finally Secretary General / CEO, the position he has held since November 2007.
Upon his nomination as Secretary General, he transformed the structure and functioning of the Federation. In 2008, he initiated the move of the FISU seat from Brussels to Lausanne, with the transfer being completed in 2012. Under his leadership, the permanent staff of FISU increased from 17 employees in 2007 to 40 employees in 2015. He also signed the very first partnership agreements with major companies such as Tissot and Eurosport.
Today, Eric Saintrond will be speaking to the AIPS e-College about his illustrious career and FISU’s future plans and actions.