Last Monday (27), through an interview with the website Het Nieuwsblad, Patrick Lefevere stated that Soudal Quick-Step would be welcoming Jurgen Foré to the position of Operations Director and that, after a few years, the presence of consultant could occupy a larger position than was agreed.
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Apparently, the hiring of the businessman is part of Patrick Lefevere’s plan regarding his possible retirement, which had already been announced and planned for 2026. However, until recently, there was no indication that the next name in succession was walking.
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Jurgen Foré’s duties relate to day-to-day management of the team organization, operational budget planning, research for new funding, sponsors and revenue opportunities, oversight of sports management, making decisions on race calendars, driver programs, recruitment and retention. of athletes.
“I’m excited because for me it’s the things that come together, I was a cyclist until I was 23, where life made me make other choices. I have a different professional career, in consultancy, which means I can now combine my love of cycling with my professional experience. I am passionate about getting the best out of a team and an organization, and all of this comes together in this role”, said the businessman.
Patrick Lefevere demonstrated his confidence in the decision for Soudal-QuickStep: “He is a man who has an impressive CV, which mixes love and knowledge of cycling, with business and executive vision and experience. He will help develop our team to be even more successful as both an organization and a business and I know everyone at Soudal-QuickStep is looking forward to working with him.”
