# 2030 French Alps Olympics leadership crisis > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2030-french-alps-olympics-leadership-crisis > Updated: 2026-09-10T21:34:20.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2. Edgar Grospiron, a former Olympic champion, has resigned from his position as president of the organizing committee (COJOP) for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps. His departure follows approximately 18 months in the role and a period marked by internal governance crises and leadership instability. Grospiron characterized his exit as a “chosen, organized and assumed transition” designed to facilitate a new operational phase for the project. However, he also cited “months of tension” as a factor in his decision. The committee has experienced significant turnover, including the previous departures of the director general, chief operating officer, and communications director. Reports suggest that trust in Grospiron had eroded among key stakeholders, including regional authorities and the French government, who reportedly communicated these concerns to the International Olympic Committee. Despite these leadership changes and ongoing budget concerns, French Sports Minister Marina Ferrari has expressed confidence in the project, stating that the bid continues to move forward. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Edgar Grospiron resigns as 2030 Winter Olympics president Edgar Grospiron has resigned as president of the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics organizing committee, citing months of tension amid ongoing leadership instability and budget challenges. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edgar-grospiron-resigns-as-2030-winter-olympics-president ### 2026-09-08: Edgar Grospiron resigns as 2030 French Alps Olympics chief Edgar Grospiron has resigned as president of the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics organizing committee following a prolonged governance crisis and high-level staff departures. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cojop-faces-governance-crisis-ahead-of-2030-winter-olympics --- Cite as: 2030 French Alps Olympics leadership crisis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2030-french-alps-olympics-leadership-crisis