Shaw plans to resign following the Games, whereupon he will be named chief executive emeritus and will join the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Foundation Board as a trustee focusing on several key fundraising priorities.

The Board will begin a search for its next chief executive immediately with the objective of having them in place in time to overlap with Shaw prior to his departure next March.

Shaw joined U.S. Ski & Snowboard in October 2013 and during his tenure he will have served through three Olympic Games and 12 World Championships.

In addition to many notable athletic accomplishments under his watch, Shaw led U.S. Ski & Snowboard to 32 Olympic and 64 World Championship medals representing 60 per cent of the US medals won across all Winter Olympic sports.

He has also led efforts to dramatically improve athlete funding and to support coach professional development.

Shaw commented: "While I look forward to new career challenges, I know I will leave this organisation, which I care for so deeply, in great shape with an incredible management team and supportive Boards.

Kipp Nelson, chair of the Board of Directors, added: "We have had great leadership under Tiger during his tenure, guiding the organisation through both good and difficult times.

"He leaves a legacy of achievement and change with permanent benefit.

"While we are saddened by his future departure, we understand his desire to pursue other endeavours and wish him the very best.

 "We are so pleased Tiger will continue his close involvement with U.S. Ski & Snowboard."