BGSU announces Derek van der Merwe as director of athletics

Описание: Following a successful national search, BGSU named Derek van der Merwe as the University's 15th director of athletics on Oct. 25.

Van der Merwe comes to BGSU from the University of Arizona Athletics, where he has served as the associate vice president and chief operations officer since 2018.

“We are thrilled to welcome Derek van der Merwe as the University’s next director of athletics,” BGSU President Rodney K. Rogers said. “Derek is a committed leader within the NCAA with significant Power Five Conference and athletics experience. He has a deep understanding of how to leverage the holistic role athletics has on a comprehensive institution, he will embrace our mission to create public good, and he will position BGSU Athletics for a strong future.”

Van der Merwe has worked in higher education for more than 25 years, serving in leadership roles in both athletics and university-wide positions. He has held leadership positions in the PAC-12 Conference, the Ohio Valley Conference and the Mid-American Conference.

"It is an honor for me and my family to join Bowling Green State University, a community rich in tradition and history," van der Merwe said. "I feel a great sense of responsibility to serve the people, history and legacy here at BGSU, and I will work tirelessly every day to honor and live up to its legacy."

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