EFRAG General Assembly Decisions on Governance Appointments

At its recent meetings, the EFRAG General Assembly took several important decisions regarding EFRAG’s governance structure.

The General Assembly approved the new composition of the EFRAG Administrative Board, effective from 22 January 2026. This renewal includes four changes to the Board’s membership. EFRAG warmly welcomes the newly appointed members and extends its sincere thanks to those members who are leaving the Administrative Board for their valuable commitment and contributions to EFRAG’s work over the past years.

Welcomed as new members of the EFRAG Administrative Board

  • Mark Vaessen (Accountancy profession sector)

  • Ines Scacchi (Banking sector)

  • Jesus Lopez Zaballos (User sector)

  • Mariana Gonçalves Felgar Ferreira (Civil Society Organisations – WWF)

Thanked as members leaving the EFRAG Administrative Board

  • Sebastien de Brouwer

  • Hans Buysse

  • Elina Peill

  • Sebastien Godinot

The General Assembly also reappointed Wolf Klinz as Chair of the EFRAG Financial Reporting Board (EFRAG FRB), confirming continuity in the leadership of EFRAG’s financial reporting activities.

In addition, at its 24 November meeting, the General Assembly appointed Michael Bruecks as a member of the EFRAG FRB. Mr Bruecks replaces Michael Fechner.

Commenting on these decisions, Benoît Jaspar, President of the EFRAG Administrative Board, said:

“I am pleased with the General Assembly’s decisions, which strengthen EFRAG’s governance and ensure continuity, expertise and balance across our bodies. I would like to warmly thank those members who are stepping down for their dedication to EFRAG’s mission, and to welcome the new appointees. Their experience and commitment will be instrumental as EFRAG continues to serve the European public interest in corporate reporting in challenging times.”