Changes in WCA Officers (May 2026)

Announced by Oliver Hexter on

Dear WCA Community,

Following recent changes to the WCA’s Board of Directors, the Board has refreshed appointments to the WCA’s Officer roles. Officer positions are specific legal roles related to running the WCA non-profit organization.

Dan Smith has been appointed as WCA Executive Director. Dan had previously been acting as the WCA’s Chief Operating Officer. This appointment better reflects Dan’s leadership across all WCA Volunteers and aligns his role with the structures in the WCA’s governance documents. There is no change to Dan’s day-to-day duties and responsibilities.

Abdullah Gulab has been appointed as WCA Chair. Abdullah was previously WCA Treasurer and WCA Vice-Chair.

Oliver Hexter has been appointed as WCA Secretary.

Sachin Arvind has been appointed as WCA Treasurer.

Glib Vedmid and Rubén López de Juan have been appointed as WCA Vice-Chairs.

With their Board terms coming to an end soon, Nick Silvestri has vacated the position of WCA Chair and Blake Thompson has vacated the position of WCA Secretary. The Board wishes to thank Nick and Blake for their service to the WCA through their Director and Officer roles.