Former US Army Lieutenant General Reynold Hoover has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games organizing committee. The 63-year-old will officially take on the role next Monday, according to a statement from LA 2028.

Casey Wasserman, Chairman and President of LA 2028, praised Hoover's extensive logistical experience, highlighting its importance for the successful organization of the Olympics. "Reynold is one of the few people in the nation who possesses the operational and logistics expertise that the Olympic and Paralympic Games require," Wasserman stated. "He's been tasked with some of our nation's most complex challenges, and we are fortunate to have him on our team as we prepare to welcome the world in 2028."

During his distinguished army career, Hoover earned the rank of three-star lieutenant general and participated in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also held significant positions at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

In his statement, Hoover expressed his excitement about the new role, describing it as a pinnacle of his public service career. "Helping to deliver an Olympic and Paralympic Games on American soil will serve as the capstone of my career in public service," he said. "Sport is a powerful convening force, and it is the opportunity of a lifetime to bring the Los Angeles community, the nation, and the world together through the Games."

The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will mark the city's third time hosting the event, following previous Games in 1932 and 1984.