Candidate for EEF President 2026 · Integrity · Equality · Service
Restore integrity. Empower NFs.
Alan Andabaka is standing for the Presidency of the European Equestrian Federation with a reform-driven programme to protect officials, guarantee equal treatment for all 40 member nations, strengthen transparent governance, and rebuild trust across European equestrian sport.
Alan Andabaka
Candidate for EEF President 2026
A fair, transparent & united European equestrian community
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Candidate Profile
A leader for integrity and accountable delivery.
Alan’s candidacy connects European equestrian governance, major event organization, athlete experience, horse welfare, institutional accountability, and regional federation-building.
Zagreb, Croatia
Lucerne, Switzerland
Alan Andabaka is an EEF Board Member, equestrian sports executive, entrepreneur, and 2026 candidate for President of the European Equestrian Federation, bringing more than 35 years of experience across sports governance, event delivery, federation leadership, hospitality, distribution, agribusiness, and commercial development.
His presidential programme is rooted in service to National Federations: independent field-of-play decisions, transparent and neutral governance, mutual respect, reliable championship operations, and structured consultation throughout the year.
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Independent Officials & Field of PlayProtect judges, stewards, and technical officials from political interference, retaliation, and improper pressure.
02
Transparent Governance & NeutralityClear accountability, separation of roles, conflict-of-interest safeguards, and strict procedural correctness.
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Mutual Respect & Technical ExcellenceEqual rules for every nation, respectful conduct, reliable timing, electrical safety, and clean-water compliance.
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Open-Door Diplomacy & Active ListeningRegular consultation with NF Presidents, Chefs d’Equipe, officials, athletes, and Organising Committees.
Presidential Programme
Six pillars. One fairer EEF.
Elevating the Sport and Championing European Excellence
Put real sport and horse welfare first, while creating the conditions for athletes from all 40 member nations to perform at their highest potential and promoting European equestrian excellence globally.
Financial Sustainability and Commercial Innovation
Bridge the corporate sector with the sporting arena through new sponsorships, structured European event series, and sustainable funding models that strengthen the next generation of European events.
Transparent Governance and Elimination of Conflicts of Interest
Keep the EEF institutional, transparent, neutral, and free from conflicts of interest, with accountable procedures and equal representation for all 40 member nations.
Horse Welfare, Environmental Sustainability and Technical Infrastructure
Turn welfare and sustainability commitments into practical action through safer venues, reliable championship infrastructure, responsible environmental standards, and stronger operational safeguards.
Absolute Independence of Officials and Field of Play
Protect judges, stewards, and technical officials so they can make difficult Field of Play decisions with complete autonomy, free from political interference, retaliation, coercion, or pressure.
Open-Door Diplomacy and Active Listening
Maintain a close, continuous connection between EEF leadership and the real-world challenges faced by National Federations, Organising Committees, athletes, and officials through structured consultation.
Selected Equestrian Portfolio
Events shaped through experience.
From show jumping and endurance to dressage, driving, and multi-edition international fixtures, this portfolio demonstrates the operational discipline needed to strengthen championship infrastructure, protect officials and horse welfare, and deliver credible competition.
Featured Event Record
CSIO4*W Zagreb — Six Editions
2011 · 2014 · 2018 · 2025Jumping
Balkan Championships
Regional Show Jumping
2016 · 2025Endurance
Balkan Championships
Endurance Across Borders
120+ National · 20+ InternationalPortfolio
Show Organizer
From Concept to Arena
2005 · 2006International
Brijuni Challenge
Premium Event Operations
Multi-Discipline Milestones
Balkan Dressage Championship
Balkan Driving Championship
Balkan Driving Championship
Balkan Jumping Championship
Balkan Endurance Championship
CSIO4*W Zagreb
From Athlete to International Leader
A career built in the arena — now focused on restoring trust across European equestrian sport.
1983
1983
Rider and Competitive Show jumping Athlete
National and international circuit rider, S3 grade athlete, and horse owner.
1991
Entrepreneurship
Founded Treca Sreca / TTL
A long-standing family enterprise across hospitality management, artisanal distillation, and HORECA supply.
2002
2002–2007
CSIO4*W Zagreb
Six editions managed through executive board operations and international event frameworks.
2009
Regional Representation
Balkan Equestrian Council
Began formal representative work supporting coordination among Balkan equestrian federations.
2012
2007–2016
Croatian Equestrian Federation
Member, then President of the Supervisory Board with focus on ethics, compliance, financial health, and fair opportunities.
2014
Corporate Leadership
Director of South East Europe — Glice AG
Regional commercial operations, after-sales networks, heavy maintenance, and B2B customer satisfaction.
2017
Regional Chairmanship
Chairman — Balkan Equestrian Council
Political and structural coordination, championship oversight, and development pathways for young athletes.
2022
European Governance
Board Member — European Equestrian Federation
Board-level work on policy, competition pathways, welfare, sustainability, social licence, institutional accountability, and service to member federations.
2023
Agribusiness & Hospitality
Wine Estate Owner — Audentia Optimist
Strategic development, agricultural processes, premium positioning, distribution, winery, and boutique hotel operations.
2025
Championship Delivery
Balkan Jumping & Endurance
Continued organization of flagship regional championships across two core equestrian disciplines.
Presidential Programme in Practice
Restore trust through fair rules and accountable service.
The programme translates campaign commitments into practical governance: protected officials, neutral procedures, reliable championships, equal service to National Federations, and year-round consultation.
Transparent Governance
Make fair, neutral governance non-negotiable.
An EEF President must represent all 40 member nations equally, maintain strict neutrality, separate conflicting roles, respect General Assembly mandates, and ensure that disciplinary and financial decisions follow clear, reviewable procedures.
- Strict separation of roles and conflict safeguards
- Independent accountability, reporting, and audit mechanisms
- Procedural correctness and respect for General Assembly decisions
Infrastructure & Technical Excellence
Protect sporting integrity through reliable championship operations.
Competition credibility depends on dependable timing and results systems, electrical safety, clean-water compliance, clear protocols, and professional working conditions for everyone responsible for the Field of Play.
- Reliable timing, results, and communications systems
- Electrical safety and clean-water compliance
- Operational safeguards for officials, athletes, and horse welfare
Independent Officials & Horse-First Responsibility
Protect officials, protect the horse, preserve public trust.
Judges, stewards, and technical officials must be respected, properly supported, and free from inappropriate pressure. Their independence, together with clean sport and horse-first operations, is fundamental to credible competition.
- Autonomous field-of-play decisions
- Respectful professional working conditions
- Clean sport and horse-first event operations
Open-Door Diplomacy
Put National Federations back at the centre of EEF leadership.
Closed-door decision-making should give way to structured, transparent consultation throughout the year, with leadership listening directly to the practical challenges faced by federations, officials, athletes, and organisers.
- Regular roundtables with National Federation Presidents
- Active listening to Chefs d’Equipe, Officials, and Organising Committees
- Equal service to every member nation—not only during elections
Beyond the Arena
Business discipline that strengthens sporting leadership.
Commercial discipline, financial responsibility, customer experience, premium positioning, and transparent operational accountability inform the way Alan approaches institutions and major events.
Glice AG
Director of South East Europe
Regional commercial operations, after-sales networks, heavy maintenance lines, and B2B customer satisfaction for eco-friendly synthetic ice infrastructure.
Audentia Optimist
Wine Estate Owner
Strategic development, agricultural processes, distribution, premium brand positioning, boutique winery, and hotel operations in Istria.
Treca Sreca / TTL
Founder & Entrepreneur
Family business operations across hospitality management, artisanal distillation, and supply to the HORECA sector.
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Engage with the Campaign
Help shape a fairer EEF.
National Federation leaders, delegates, officials, athletes, organisers, and partners are invited to discuss the 2026 presidential programme, governance reform, championship delivery, and international cooperation.
Emailalan.andabaka@gmail.com
Telephone+385 91 9222200
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LocationsZagreb, Croatia · Lucerne, Switzerland
Primary BaseZagreb
Regional BaseLucerne
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