BOARDS &
GOVERNANCE
THE BOARDROOM EDGE
Modern sports organisations face accelerating commercial change, complex stakeholder interests and growing public scrutiny. Boards must balance performance with purpose, accountability and long-term institutional legitimacy.
Mayi brings independent judgment and a global, system-wide perspective to governance. She connects commercial realities with stakeholder dynamics, human rights and societal expectations to anticipate risk, challenge assumptions and safeguard long-term value.
BOARDS PORTFOLIO
Director & Trustee | Centre for Sport and Human Rights (CSHR)
(2025 - Present)
Contributing to the Centre’s governance and strategic direction at the intersection of international sport, business and human rights.
Board of Trustees | Coubertin Meets Dunant Foundation
(2023 - Present)
Supporting initiatives that connect sport, education, humanitarian values and intercultural dialogue to advance youth development and long-term societal impact.
Board of Trustees | Purpose Platform 'Right to Dream'
(2022 - 2024)
Contributed to the strategic development of purpose-driven entrepreneurship, leadership and social-impact initiatives across the international football ecosystem.
Steering Committee | IOC Athlete365 Career+
(2020 - 2023)
Provided strategic guidance for the IOC Athlete365 Career+ programme, supporting athlete transition, skills development and employability across the Olympic ecosystem.
Founder & Chair | Sport Equity+ International Foundation
(2018 - 2024)
Founded and chaired an international platform bringing together leaders from sport, business and social impact to explore new approaches to leadership, commercial innovation, governance and inclusive growth.
STRATEGIC AREAS
Governance & Accountability
Ensuring that authority is matched by clear mandates, transparent decision-making and effective checks and balances. Strengthening governance across institutional leadership, electoral processes, conflicts of interest and accountability to the people sport serves.
Risk, Rights & Integrity
Bringing financial, legal, reputational and human rights considerations into strategic decision-making before they become crises. Translating principles into practical safeguards, clear responsibilities and effective board oversight across complex international environments.
Independent Stewardship
Applying independent judgment to test assumptions, navigate conflicts of interest and balance commercial growth with long-term responsibility. Protecting an organisation’s purpose, legitimacy and capacity to create lasting value across leadership cycles.