Two candidates will be vying for two open positions on the PDGA Europe Board of Directors. These two self-nominated candidates share a passion for disc golf. They have diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skillsets, both in their professional lives and within the sport.
PDGA Europe is a nonprofit organization registered in Finland. PDGA Europe's bylaws establish a Board of Directors to engage in oversight and strategic planning. In addition to holding an annual summit meeting, the PDGA Europe Board and staff conduct monthly teleconference calls and ongoing communication to accomplish required business and organizational goals. The Board’s main activities include: setting PDGA Europe policies and priorities; hiring and supervision of staff; financial management including approving the annual budget; identification of suitable future Board candidates; representing the membership’s interests; and continuing the rapid growth of disc golf in Europe.
Two at-large Board member positions will be elected this year. The election will take place throughout the entire month of July.
The two candidates who receive the most votes will serve three-year terms from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027. For additional information, please see the PDGA Elections page.
Here are the two candidates who are ready to help take disc golf to the next level, along with their background information and statements of intent:
2024 PDGA Europe Board of Director Candidates
Hristo Neiland - #70759
Professional Experience:
- Estonian Discgolf Association| Secretary General (2023)
- Key responsibilities:
- Managing finances
- Strategy and development initiatives
- Organizational development
- Key responsibilities:
- Cocoon Program OÜ| Co-founder and COO (2020 – 2023)
- Key responsibilities:
- Product development
- Sales and partnership
- Business development
- Key responsibilities:
- Furnum OÜ | CEO (2018 – 2020)
- Key responsibilities:
- Hiring a team
- Leading development and finances
- Sales and partnership
- Key responsibilities:
- Jõhvi State Highschool | Project manager and teacher (2016 – 2018)
- Key responsibilities:
- Getting application based project financing
- Class teacher for 5 classes
- Teaching 5 different courses
- Key responsibilities:
Worth mentioning:
- Grew company revenue from 120k to 600k within 3 years
- Founded 7 organizations, including Alutaguse Discgolf Club, Youth Center, and businesses for profit.
- Mentored top-level startup entrepreneurs internationally for 5 years.
- I have written strategies and visions as a service for multiple organizations.
- Hold speeches about mental well-being and performance at festivals with 3000+ guests.
- Have certificates in 3 different therapheutical approaches.
Disc Golf Experience:
- PDGA Member since 2015
- Founding and board member of Alutaguse Eagle discgolf club since 2014
- Together with the club:
- have designed and installed over 10 courses
- have been running weekly competitions for 9 years
- have organized state championships
- Mentored top-level athletes for 5 years, including Albert Tamm, Kristin Tattar, Rasmus Metsamaa, Raimo Kimmel, etc.
- 2 years experiences in training kids
- competed in 62 PDGA events
- played for Team Trilogy Baltic
Additional Candidate Information:
- LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/hristoneiland/
- Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hristo.neiland/