Jessie Adcock
Leader of the FIFA World Cup 26 Vancouver Host Committee
Jessie Adcock is currently leading the FIFA World Cup 26 Vancouver Host Committee working with FIFA and other entities to coordinate the complex multi-organization organizing efforts involved in delivering 7 World Cup matches in the City of Vancouver, one of 16 Host Cities involved in staging the most ambitious World Cup event to-date across 3 Countries. The FIFA World Cup coming to Vancouver is a once-in-a-generation moment for our city and region. With seven matches at BC Place and the FIFA Fan Festival, the Host Committee team has a delivery mandate with global visibility that requires extensive coordination across operations, transportation and mobility, safety and security, communications, marketing, community engagement, and partner integration. Jessie's career prior to this role has spanned multiple industries and sectors in a variety of progressive leadership roles with organizations such as the Government of Canada, Finning International, the City of Vancouver and HSBC Group globally.