The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) today announced the appointment of Stefan Bergh as its new Secretary General.
Stefan Bergh is expected to progressively step into the role during the first quarter of 2026, following a structured transition period.
As Secretary General, he will lead the ITTF administration and drive the Federation’s strategic execution and international presence, working across governance, events, development and global partnerships to strengthen ITTF’s standing worldwide.
“The ITTF Membership renewed its trust in my leadership and in our programme, and it is my responsibility to match that mandate with the right leadership structure."
Petra Sörling
President
"Following a comprehensive and fair recruitment process supported by a specialised agency and involving the Executive Board, we are confident Stefan Bergh is the right leader to serve our diverse membership and strengthen the Federation’s governance and effectiveness."
“As we celebrate the ITTF centenary in 2026, the path ahead is ambitious. We have an opportunity to future-proof our sport for the next generation, and Stefan Bergh will lead the ITTF administration through this next chapter as we continue our work to keep table tennis ahead.”
Stefan Bergh brings extensive international sport governance and leadership experience, having served as Secretary General and CEO of the Swedish Sports Confederation since 2016, the umbrella body for Swedish sport representing 72 member federations and a nationwide network of clubs and millions of members. He has longstanding experience in the European and global sports movement, including as President of ENGSO (European Non-Governmental Sports Organisation) and in senior roles within the International University Sports Federation (FISU).
“I am thrilled at the prospect of helping table tennis reach new heights and achieve even greater success worldwide."
Stefan Bergh
Secretary General
"It is with great enthusiasm that I look forward to, in cooperation with the ITTF Executive Board, ITTF member associations, and staff, contributing to the continued progress of table tennis."
“The significant development of the sport in recent years shows that there is still potential. As I prepare to step into the role, my first priority will be to connect with the ITTF’s leadership, Member Associations and staff to understand the federation’s priorities and how we can best deliver them.”
The appointment follows a thorough and transparent recruitment process supported by Elevate Talent, which commented, “With a strong track record of senior leadership placements across global sports federations, Elevate Talent was pleased to support the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) in the appointment of its new Secretary General. The process involved a wide-reaching international search and the structured evaluation of a significant candidate pool, using objective criteria aligned to the competencies required to lead a modern Olympic International Federation. It was carried out in close partnership with the ITTF leadership, ensuring a fair and robust appointment aligned to the Federation’s strategic priorities.”
It forms part of a broader reorganisation of the ITTF administration that has been prepared over recent months. Further details on the administrative structure and next steps will be communicated in due course.
