Voting delegates from 107 WCPT member organisations took part in the election at WCPT’s General Meeting on Thursday 9 May at the Starling Hotel Geneva, Switzerland.
Election for President
- Total votes cast 107
- Votes cast for Alain Belanger 17
- Votes cast for Emma K Stokes 89
- Invalid vote 1
Election for Vice President
There were three candidates for the position of Vice President: Alain Belanger, Melissa Locke, John Xerri de Caro. In line with WCPT’s Articles of Association, any candidate who is unsuccessful in the election for President may put themselves forward for election as Vice President. After two rounds of voting, Melissa Locke was elected.
Round one
- Total votes cast 107
- Votes cast for Alain Belanger 10
- Votes cast for Melissa Locke 51
- Votes cast for John Xerri de Caro 45
- Abstentions 1
Round two
- Total votes cast 107
- Votes cast for Melissa Locke 58
- Votes cast for John Xerri de Caro 48
- Abstentions 1
Regional board members
In separate meetings, voting delegates also elected four regional board members who will join the President, Vice President, and the previously-elected board member for the European region John Xerri de Caro, on WCPT’s Executive Board.
Africa Region of WCPT
- Jean Damascene Gasherebuka was unopposed and elected
Asia Western Pacific Region of WCPT
- Yasushi Uchiyama was unopposed and elected
North America Caribbean Region of WCPT
- Candidates: Tony Chang
- Stacy de Gale
- Stacy de Gale was elected
South America Region of WCPT
- Candidates: Karim Alvis
- Daniel Wappenstein
- Daniel Wappenstein was elected
About the WCPT General Meeting and Congress
The WCPT General Meeting took place on 8 and 9 May, and the WCPT Congress was due to take place on 10-13 May. More than 4,300 physical therapists are expected at the WCPT Congress. Read more about WCPT Congress 2019.
