Michelle Schwartz has been named chief external affairs officer for Los Angeles 2028 ©LinkedIn

Michelle Schwartz has been named chief external affairs officer for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, prior to the organisation holding its second meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission.

Los Angeles 2028 say Schwartz will lead the organisation’s external engagement efforts with key stakeholders in the newly created role.

This will include overseeing Government relations, community engagement and communications.

Schwartz joins the Organising Committee from Los Angeles World Airports where she served as chief corporate strategy and affairs officer,

Her role included overseeing policy development, stakeholder communications, social responsibility, guest experience and innovation.

Schwartz has previously worked as chief of staff of the Federal Aviation Administration, deputy chief of staff and legislative director to US Senator Frank R. Lautenberg, as well as senior director of Government Affairs for Charter Communications and deputy press secretary for US Senator Charles E. Schumer.

"Michelle is a terrific addition to the Los Angeles 2028 senior leadership team," said Kathy Carter, Los Angeles 2028 chief executive.

"Her breadth of experience across the public and private sector will ensure we’re doing everything we can to deliver a successful Games for the Los Angeles community.

"I couldn’t be more excited to have her on the team."

Schwartz is the latest addition to the Los Angeles 2028 leadership team, which is now led by Carter following her promotion from chief revenue officer in September.

Carter reports to Organising Committee chairman Casey Wasserman.

Los Angeles 2028 will present to the IOC Coordination Commission tomorrow ©Getty Images
Los Angeles 2028 will present to the IOC Coordination Commission tomorrow ©Getty Images

The Los Angeles 2028 leadership team will present to the IOC Coordination Commission tomorrow, outlining their progress over the past 12 months.

The Coordination Commission is chaired by Nicole Hoevertsz.

Updates could be given on the venue masterplan for the Games, with organisers last year vowing to optimise their existing concept to make full use of new opportunities.

World Rowing announced earlier this month it had approved switching its venue from the Lake Perris State Recreation Area in Riverside County to the Long Beach Marine Stadium.

The venue hosted competition during the 1932 Olympics.

Long Beach would require a short course of 1,500 metres instead of the usual 2,000m, while the governing body evaluated whether the site could be impacted by tides due to its connection to the ocean.

Its provisional approval requires the backing of Los Angeles 2028 and the Long Beach City Council.

Los Angeles 2028 could also provide updates on its Youth Sports Programme and provide details of its commercial partnerships during the meeting.