The Trustees of the IFRS Foundation, responsible for the governance, oversight and strategy of the IFRS Foundation and its two standard-setting boards, have today initiated a search for a successor to Andreas Barckow as Chair of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Dr Barckow’s five-year term concludes at the end of June 2026.
Under Dr Barckow’s stewardship, the IASB has further established its credentials as the global standard-setter for high-quality accounting standards. This includes substantial additions and enhancements to IFRS Accounting Standards, evidenced through the successful completion of 26 projects to date including two new Standards as well as major revisions of existing ones, deepening engagement with key stakeholders worldwide whilst ensuring regular dialogue with his counterparts at the International Sustainability Standards Board.
The search process will be led by the Trustees’ Nominating Committee and will be supported by an executive search firm.
Commenting on the announcement, Erkki Liikanen, Chair of the Trustees, said:
The position of IASB Chair is one of the most important roles in global accounting. We look forward to receiving applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates worldwide.
I thank Andreas for his significant contributions to the work of the IASB and his many achievements during his time as Chair, as well as his ongoing commitment to the role until his term completes in June 2026.
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