Update regarding the WCA Executive Director Role (January 2026)
Dear WCA Community,
Regretfully, we need to inform you that Ryan Murphy has resigned from his position as the Executive Director of the World Cube Association. Ryan has accepted a once in a lifetime opportunity to serve as the Head of Doping Control for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Ryan has agreed to remain in an advisory role, allowing the WCA to benefit from his unique and valuable expertise.
Although short, Ryan’s tenure as the WCA Executive Director has been incredibly meaningful in pushing the organization towards a greater and more sustainable future, and we wish him the best in his new role.
In communicating his departure, Ryan had the following to say:
“I would like to offer a very special and heartfelt thank you to the WCA Board: Kerrie, Nick, Dan, Blake, and Abdullah. Their leadership, dedication, and tireless commitment to the community are evident in everything the WCA does. In the short time I have worked with them, I have seen firsthand the amount of care, thoughtfulness, and effort they put into leading the organization. The WCA is in exceptionally capable hands, and I am confident the Board will continue to guide the organization forward with integrity, vision, and a deep commitment to the global speedcubing community.”
The WCA Board of Directors will resume direct oversight of the Executive Director’s duties, with the support from the strong network of WCA Volunteers. The WCA Board of Directors will continue to evaluate the next steps regarding the Executive Director position in the coming weeks and will release further information at an appropriate time.
Thank you for placing your trust in the WCA as we continue to work towards our goal of empowering the global speedcubing community to succeed.