European Boxing today announces the appointment of Henrik Puggaard as Ethics Chief for the 2026 term.

Mr. Puggaard is a highly experienced legal professional with over 25 years of practice in corporate, regulatory, and governance law. He holds a law degree from Aarhus University and an MBA, and is admitted to both the Danish High Court and Supreme Court.

Throughout his career, Mr. Puggaard has combined legal expertise with deep involvement in sport governance. He currently serves as:

• Board Member of Anti Doping Danmark (appointed by the Danish Minister of Culture)

• Chairman of the Committee of Appeal in the Danish Amateur Boxing Association (DaBU) for more than 20 years

His work has consistently focused on integrity, compliance, dispute resolution, and maintaining transparent governance structures within sport organisations.

Role and Mandate

As Ethics Chief, Mr. Puggaard will serve as the independent authority responsible for:

• Oversight of compliance with the European Boxing Code of Ethics

• Preliminary assessment of ethics complaints and whistleblower reports

• Safeguarding confidentiality and impartiality in all proceedings

Cooperation and alignment with World Boxing Ethics procedures

The Ethics Chief reports directly to the President of European Boxing and operates independently of operational and political processes within the federation.

Commitment to Integrity

With this appointment, European Boxing strengthens its governance framework and reaffirms its commitment to transparency, fairness, and athlete protection. All whistleblower and ethics-related matters should continue to be submitted through the official European Boxing whistleblower channel.