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Sport for Rottinghuis
De Telegraaf
2 November 2010
Henk Rottinghuis (54) is to make a bid tomorrow for the presidency of the International Equestrian Federation FEI, and his candidacy is supported by an unexpected source.
David O’Connor Endorses Henk Rottinghuis For FEI President
The Chronicle of the Horse
26 October 2010
David O’Connor, U.S. Equestrian Federation president and Canadian eventing chef d’equipe, has announced his endorsement of Henk Rottinghuis for President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale.
David O’Connor Explains His Stand
Equisearch
26 October 2010
David O’Connor thinks the international equestrian federation needs a new approach, and that Henk is the guy who can lead the way.
Rottinghuis announces VP candidates
Horse Smart
25 October 2010
Henk Rottinghuis, Presidential candidate for the Fédération Equestre Internationale, the international governing body of equestrian sport, today announced that he would be joined in the Presidency by two of the most respected names in equestrian sport.
Rottinghuis promises new FEI board structure in a year
Horse Talk
3 October 2010
Henk Rottinghuis says national federations can expect a new FEI board structure within a year under his leadership, and promises to unite what he calls a divided organisation.
A Man Who Is Not Afraid Of Being Disagreeable
NRC Handelsblad
For years Henk Rottinghuis had a leading position in trade and industry. Now he has set his sights on a leading position in worldwide equestrian sports. People who know him say he is charming and very direct.
FEI Structure Questioned In World Survey
Horse Talk
21 July 2010
A survey of FEI member nations has pointed to discontent among national federations over recognition of regional differences and the world body’s structure.
The findings were contained in a survey of member nations and associate members conducted by Tree London on behalf of Dutch presidential candidate Henk Rottinghuis.
Henk Rottinghuis Is Very Businesslike
‘The Carrot’ Blog
19 July 2010
In fact, we’re stunned and even gobsmacked at the businesslike-ness of this gentleman. He said he’d have his survey results in the middle of July, and sure enough, here they are on his website. How is this possible?
FEI Presidential Candidate Releases Survey Results
Horse Canada
15 July 2010
FEI Presidential candidate Henk Rottinghuis today said that he was pleased and very encouraged at the response to his ‘100-day Listening Programme Survey’.
Says Mr. Rottinghuis: “This was a new way of communicating and I always had a very open mind about it. I wanted to test opinion and see if FEI National Federations and Associate Members would respond and let me have their views.”
FEI Presidential Candidate Henk Rottinghuis Encouraged at Response to 100-day Listening Programme Survey
Around The Rings
15 July 2010
FEI Presidential candidate Henk Rottinghuis today said that he was pleased and very encouraged at the response to his ‘100-day Listening Programme Survey’.
Says Mr. Rottinghuis: “This was a new way of communicating and I always had a very open mind about it. I wanted to test opinion and see if FEI National Federations and Associate Members would respond and let me have their views.”
The Next FEI President? A Conversation with Henk Rottinghuis of The Netherlands
Phelps Sports
28 June 2010
Henk Rottinghuis is 54-years old and lives in the Netherlands with his wife and two children. A keen equestrian enthusiast, the sport has played a key role throughout his life, alongside a hugely successful business career. Henk is fluent in four languages: German, French, English and Dutch, and is listed as one of the Netherland’s 100 most influential people.
Trio seek FEI Presidency
Weekly Times Now
14 June 2010
THREE candidates have nominated for presidency of the Federation Equestrian International. They are current president Princess Haya of Jordan; Sven Holmberg, of Sweden; and the federation’s first vice-president Henk Rottinghuis, of Holland.
DD News on Allentown and future WEG, Equitana and FEI Presidency
Virtual Equestrian
13 June 2010
FEI presidential candidate Henk Rottinghuis launches ‘listening programme’. Henk Rottinghuis (54) one of the Dutch Federation’s top representatives intends to run for president of FEI. To back up his candidacy, he will embark on a 100-day ‘listening programme prior to his candidature.
Princess Haya to face European challenge for FEI President
Inside the Games
23 May 2010
Princess Haya’s position as President of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) is to be challenged later this year by Sweden’s Sven Holmberg and Holland’s Henk Rottinghuis, a sign of the lack of confidence among leading European nations in her leadership.
Rottinghuis Launches Campaign For Fei Presidency With ‘Listening Program’
Dressage News
22 May 2010
Henk Rottinghuis, a successful businessman and Dutch equestrian administrator, has launched his campaign to become the next president of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) with a 100-day “listening program.”
We’re Really Starting to like This Guy
‘The Carrot’ Blog
22 May, 2010
Henk Rottinguis (NED) is dramatically pulling away from the FEI presidential field with the latest news of his intentions, from dressage-news.com:
“Ahead of presenting a full manifesto to the federations before this year’s World Equestrian Games, I will communicate personally with National Federations and all stakeholders who rely on the FEI. Only when I have listened to them would it be appropriate to outline a program with clear deliverables.”
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