Hans Nagtegaal Steps Down from PDGA Board
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The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) has announced that Hans Nagtegaal has left his position as a member of the PDGA's Global Board of Directors due to professional reasons, effective from August 1, 2017. In this role, he had played a key part in guiding the organization through its unprecedented growth and increasing popularity over the past two years.
As the current Interim Administrator for PDGA Europe, Hans will now dedicate his efforts to setting up the operations of PDGA Europe and ensuring a smooth transition for its newly elected Board of Directors. This new responsibility will come into effect from September 1, 2017. The PDGA is currently exploring options to fill the vacant position left by Hans' resignation.
Hans has been an integral part of the organization since May 2015, bringing valuable insights and expertise gained through his European experience. Under his leadership, the organization made significant strides towards its goal of globalizing disc golf. He had a crucial role in overseeing the development and implementation of PDGA Europe's vision for the sport.
In a heartfelt message, Hans expressed his reasons for leaving the Global Board: "A few years ago, I joined the Board with a clear vision to contribute European culture and ideas to its strategic direction. Since my appointment as Interim Administrator in October 2016, my focus has increasingly shifted towards building PDGA Europe. With its first Board election now complete, I feel it is time for me to fully commit myself to this new role."
Hans acknowledged the challenging decision of leaving the Global Board but emphasized his commitment to PDGA Europe's growth and success. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve on the Board and wished the organization all the best in its future endeavors.
The PDGA has thanked Hans for his dedicated service and wished him continued success in his new role as Interim Administrator for PDGA Europe, emphasizing their appreciation for his contributions to the development of the sport.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/nagtegaal-resigns-pdga-global-bod-focus-pdga-europe