She is now in charge of overseeing preparations for the Games as well as maintaining relations with International Federations.

Wrenn brings 20 years of experience in the planning and delivery of major events, including the Vancouver 2010, London 2012 and Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

She also worked on the delivery of the Pan American and Parapan American Games in Lima in 2019.

In addition to working at multi-sport events, Wrenn has worked on preparations for the World Para Athletics and World Athletics Championships in London in 2017, the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Birmingham in 2016 and the Modern Pentathlon World Championships in 2002.

Wrenn was recognised for her contribution to the Sochi 2014 Organising Committee when she was selected as a Torchbearer for the Olympic Torch Relay.

She joins the IPC following a period at TrackTown USA, where she was a senior director.

"I'm thrilled to join the IPC," said Wrenn.

"I have been fortunate to see first-hand the tremendous impact Para-sport has, not just on the athletes participating, but on all those touched by Para-events - media, volunteers, spectators and even community members who may never step foot in a venue but benefit from improved infrastructure and other legacies long after the last medal is awarded. 

"I am honoured and excited to be a part of this transformational movement."

Wrenn is set to start her new role on May 24 and will lead the teams involved in Paralympic Games delivery, Paralympic sport and International Federation relations and protocol, hospitality and events. 

"When we created this position, we knew successfully filling it would require a rare individual," said Mike Peters, the IPC chief executive.

"We could not be any more excited than we are to have Colleen joining our team in this capacity.  

"The Paralympic Games are now firmly established as one of the world's largest and most impactful sport events, and Colleen will provide our stakeholders with the strategic direction, innovation and collaboration necessary to further grow and reach new heights with the Games."

Wrenn's primary responsibilities will include providing executive leadership and strategic direction to enhance the Games' legacies, overseeing the coordination of all Paralympics delivery and acting as a point of contact for the Olympic Games leadership team and Organising Committees.