The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) wants to share exciting news with you about the process of recruiting a new executive director. The WFD Board announces the appointment of Ms Eeva Tupi from Finland as new WFD Executive Director. She has been working at the WFD for five years managing human rights projects. Ms Tupi will start her two-year term as WFD Executive Director in September 2018. The WFD Board wishes to congratulate Ms Tupi and welcome her on board in her new role as executive director.