{"id":625001,"date":"2025-10-23T09:47:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T16:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=625001"},"modified":"2025-10-23T09:47:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T16:47:05","slug":"usopc-appoints-koby-langley-as-chief-operating-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/usopc-appoints-koby-langley-as-chief-operating-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"USOPC Appoints Koby Langley as Chief Operating Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The United States Olympic &amp; Paralympic Committee (USOPC) today announced the appointment of <strong>Koby Langley<\/strong> as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Langley will report directly to USOPC CEO <strong>Sarah Hirshland<\/strong> and will relocate to Colorado Springs. His official start date is November 10, 2025<b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As COO, Langley will serve as a key executive partner to the CEO, providing operational leadership and oversight across strategic planning, finance, information technology, procurement, and facilities management. His role will be pivotal in ensuring that the organization is structurally and operationally equipped for the \u201cDecade of Sport\u201d ahead\u2014one that includes the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milano-Cortina 2026, Los Angeles 2028, and Salt Lake City\u2013Utah 2034. Langley will help drive the systems, processes, and organizational alignment that enable the USOPC to deliver for Team USA athletes and partners at every stage of this historic run.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKoby brings a rare combination of operational expertise, strategic vision, and mission-driven leadership,\u201d said\u00a0Hirshland.\u00a0\u201cFrom his service in the U.S. Army to his leadership within the American Red Cross, Koby has consistently\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0a deep commitment to people and purpose. His experience leading complex, high-stakes organizations will be invaluable as we continue building a high-performing, inclusive, and athlete-centered team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Langley joins the USOPC after more than a decade with the American Red Cross, where he most recently served as the Division Vice President leading all Humanitarian Services in the Northeast Division. He previously served as Senior Vice President of International Services and Service to the Armed Forces. In these roles, he led large-scale operations and workforce engagement across multiple domestic and global regions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am honored to join the U.S. Olympic &amp; Paralympic Committee and help advance its mission of empowering Team USA athletes,\u201d said Langley. \u201cThe Olympic and Paralympic Movements represent the best of human potential and inspire us all. I look forward to supporting the people, systems, and culture that make that excellence possible every day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The COO role, which was previously combined with the General Counsel position, was restructured following the retirement of\u00a0<strong>Chris\u00a0McCleary<\/strong>.\u00a0Langley\u2019s appointment coincides with the arrival of\u00a0William\u00a0King<b>,<\/b>\u00a0who\u00a0joined\u00a0<wbr \/>the organization as\u00a0General Counsel<b>\u00a0<\/b>on<b>\u00a0<\/b>October\u00a013, 2025. Together, their appointments reflect the USOPC\u2019s continued investment in operational excellence, governance, and leadership depth as it advances toward\u00a0Milano-Cortina 2026<b>,\u00a0<\/b>Los Angeles 2028<b>,\u00a0<\/b>and<b>\u00a0<\/b>Salt Lake City\u2013Utah 2034<b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/category\/usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More US News<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125019337 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125019337 BCX8\">\u2014 The above press release was posted by Swimming World in conjunction with the USOPC<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125019337 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125019337 BCX8\">. 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