The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football today congratulated Sonia Bien-Aime for being voted into the FIFA Executive Committee in a co-opted position. Bien-Aime was welcomed into the highest ranks of soccer’s governing body on Friday, May 31 at the 63rd FIFA Congress in Mauritius.

“To watch a member of our Confederation rise to a FIFA Executive Committee position is always gratifying,” said Jeffery Webb, President of CONCACAF. “However being able to witness history unfolding as someone like Sonia Bien-Aime is recognized by the global football family is unique. We want to congratulate Sonia for her career-long achievements and offer her the full support of the Confederation as she embarks on this new stage in her football career.”

Bien-Aime joined the FIFA Executive Committee along with two other women: Burundi Football Association President Lydia Nseker, who is a full FIFA Executive Committee member, and Asian Football Confederation Vice President Moya Dodd, who also has co-opted status.

CONCACAF.com spoke to Bien-Aime for an exclusive interview, where she shares her thoughts about this new challenge and provides insight into her professional career. The complete article is available here.