Glenn Bourke tijdens de ABN AMRO persconferentie – 2004“I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenges and the responsibility of overseeing the evolution of the race.
“I feel privileged to have been part of the decisions to introduce the Volvo Open 70 rule and to broaden the reach of the race by embracing new territories such as India, China, Southeast Asia.”
“I have taken great satisfaction from overseeing the changes in the race, particularly as the sport itself has remained paramount. While it can still evoke the Corinthian spirit of the Whitbread days, it has become one of the world’s great sporting events. I have really enjoyed living and working at the top end of sport.”
“I am confident that with the talent, experience and dedication of the people we have in place at Volvo Event Management UK, the 2008-09 iteration of the race will be a resounding success and underpin the Volvo’s status as the world’s premier round the world race.”
Familiale redenen speelden een belangrijke rol in de beslissing om ontslag te nemen
“It’s no secret to those people who know me well that being so far away from my family for so many years has been stressful at times. My children are now at an age where I feel I need to be spending more time with them. Ultimately they come first on my list of priorities.”
“I am grateful for all the support I have received from the Volvo board and everyone associated with this world-class event over the five years that I have been in charge. I have forged some strong friendships and I take away many fond memories and a sense of pride in what we have achieved in that time.”
Over Glenn Bourke
Voordat Glenn Bourke CEO werd van de Volvo Ocean Race organisatie vervulde hij eenzelfde rol bij het Illbruck Challenge syndicaat, de 2001-02 Volvo Ocean Race winnaars.
