Key Points

• Mark S. Lyon was elected 2026-2027 international president of Lions Clubs International at the association's 108th International Convention in Hong Kong, China.
• Lyon has held senior international leadership, training and strategic planning roles across Lions Clubs International since becoming a Lion in 1996.
• Lions International's 1.4 million members serve communities worldwide through 50,000 clubs globally.

Oak Brook, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 6, 2026) - Mark S. Lyon of Brookfield, Connecticut, USA, was elected to serve as international president of Lions Clubs International during the association's 108th International Convention, held July 3-7, 2026, in Hong Kong, China.

Prior to his retirement in March 2024, Lyon worked in corporate legal administration and financial services with several major corporations and banks for more than 40 years. A longtime resident of Brookfield and active volunteer in his community, church and local government, Lyon had a strong connection to Lions before officially becoming a member of the Brookfield Lions Club in 1996.

Since joining Lions, Lyon has served in numerous leadership roles throughout the association, including international director, multiple district council chairperson and multiple district Global Leadership Team coordinator. He also served as a member of the LCI Forward project team, a Global Action Team area leader, a District Governor-Elect Seminar group leader and board liaison to the 2019 USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum Executive Committee. In addition, he has contributed as a presenter, faculty member and participant at leadership forums and training events around the world.

"Lions are at their best when we unite in service and leadership to strengthen our communities and support people in need," said Lions International President Mark S. Lyon. "I am honored to serve this incredible global organization and work alongside Lions and Leos whose compassion and dedication continue to make a lasting difference around the world."

In recognition of his service to the association, Lyon has received numerous honors, including the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honor Lions Clubs International bestows upon its members. He has also been recognized as a Connecticut Knight of the Blind and a Connecticut Ambassador of Sight.

Outside of Lions, Lyon has served on the boards for the Silver Lake Conference Center and Wide Horizons for Children. He was also an associate member of the American Bar Association and a past member of the Association of Legal Administrators, the Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals and the Shareholder Services Association.

International President Lyon is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. His wife, Lyn Lyon, is also a long-time Lion and Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. Together, they are the proud parents of three daughters.

Lions International names Mark S. Lyon the 2026-27 Lions Clubs International President during ceremony in Hong Kong, China.

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About Lions International

Lions International represents Lions Clubs International and Lions Clubs International Foundation. Lions take on some of the greatest challenges facing our communities and the world through the service of 1.4 million members in 50,000 clubs and the grant-funding support of our foundation. We improve health and well-being, strengthen communities and support those in need, locally and globally. At Lions International, we are serving a world in need. Learn more about Lions International at lionsclubs.org.

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