Chairman's Address
Shaping the Future of Conformity Assessment
Welcome to the Conformity Assessment Society.
As Chairman, I am proud to lead an organization that not only represents the global community of conformity assessment professionals but also sets a strategic vision for the future of our field. In a world of rapid innovation, evolving risks, and complex regulatory landscapes, the role of conformity assessment has never been more critical.
Conformity Assessment Society was established to provide leadership, direction, and a unifying platform for professionals across testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation. Our mission extends beyond technical excellence—we aim to influence the development of robust, globally aligned conformity systems that support trust, trade, and innovation.
Through strategic initiatives, expert collaboration, and proactive engagement with international frameworks, Conformity Assessment Society is committed to shaping policies, building professional capacity, and ensuring that our members are prepared not just for today’s challenges, but for tomorrow’s opportunities.
We invite you to join us in this forward-looking journey—where competence meets vision, and professional excellence drives global impact.
With determination and respect,
Dr. George Anastasopoulos
Chairman, Conformity Assessment Society (CAS)
Organizational Chart
- The Conformity Assessment Society operates through a streamlined and transparent organizational structure designed to support its mission and ensure effective governance.
- At the core of Society is the Board of Directors, responsible for strategic direction, oversight, and policy development. Supporting the Board are several specialized committees focused on key areas such as membership, technical affairs, trainings, and publications.
- The daily operations are managed by the Secretariat, which coordinates programs, member services, and external relations.
- This collaborative structure ensures that the Society remains responsive to the needs of conformity assessment professionals while upholding its values of integrity, competence, and global engagement.
The Executive Committee of the Conformity Assessment Society
The Executive Committee of the Conformity Assessment Society is composed of ex-officio experts of international standing in the fields of certification, inspection, testing, accreditation, and standardization. These distinguished professionals are recognized globally for their expertise, leadership, and contributions to the development and promotion of conformity assessment practices.
As the strategic leadership body of CAS, the Executive Committee ensures that the Society fulfills its mission to advance excellence, integrity, and global cooperation across all sectors of conformity assessment. Members provide authoritative guidance on policy, partnerships, and professional initiatives, drawing upon their extensive experience and respected positions in international forums, standardization bodies, and industry associations.
By steering CAS’s vision, safeguarding its impartiality and upholding its core values, the Executive Committee plays a central role in shaping a more credible, collaborative, and recognized global community of conformity professionals.
Members of the Executive Committee of the Conformity Assessment Society include:
Mr. Anil Jauhri
Ex-CEO of India’s National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), a globally recognized influential leader in conformity assessment and quality infrastructure. With over four decades of impact, he has pioneered certification schemes in food safety, medical devices, agriculture, and healthcare, and set international benchmarks for integrating third-party certification into regulation. A long-standing member of the UNFCCC CDM Accreditation Panel and advisor to ASI GmbH, the ISEAL Alliance, and major global agencies such as UNIDO, FAO, IFC, and the WTO, he is a trusted authority whose work has strengthened the credibility and global recognition of accredited certification systems.
Dr. Ioannis Matsas
Ex-Managing Director of both the Greek Organization for Standardization (ELOT) and the Greek Accreditation System (ESYD) a recognized expert in Conformity Assessment. A mechanical engineer (PhD) by training Dr. Ioannis Matsas has played a key role in shaping Greece’s and EA's quality infrastructure. With extensive involvement in international and regional bodies—including ISO, CEN, CENELEC, EA, and IAF/ILAC—he is widely regarded as a leading authority in the field of conformity assessment and standardization.
Mr. Alex Ezrakhovich
An internationally respected authority in conformity assessment, management systems, and regulatory compliance, residing in Australia. With decades of influential involvement in ISO, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), he has helped shape global policies, standards, and best practices that underpin trust in certification and accreditation worldwide. Renowned for his strategic vision, technical mastery, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Alex is a trusted advisor to industry leaders, accreditation bodies, and certification organizations globally.
Dr. Tommy Lo
Chairman of the International Personnel Certification Association (IPC) and President of the Hong Kong Institution of Certified Auditors (HKICA), is a distinguished authority in conformity assessment and global personnel certification. With decades of leadership in advancing competence-based standards, he has guided IPC’s expansion of its Multilateral Recognition Arrangements, championed the harmonization of certification practices, and strengthened the global trust framework that underpins professional mobility, integrity, and excellence across industries.
Mr. Osman Vural
A highly respected civil engineer and conformity assessment expert from İzmir, Turkey. He worked for the Turkish Standards Institute, and later he directed a calibration laboratory. He became a pioneer by launching the country’s first private accredited personnel certification body in 2006 holding significant leadership roles and serving as chairman in the International Personnel Certification Association (IPC) and as Technical Expert in many ISO/CASCO Technical Committees
Dr. Easter Huang
A renowned authority in ESG assurance, sustainability verification, and international Conformity Assessment. As the Chairman of the Chinese National Verification Business Association, he leads efforts in third-party assurance of sustainability (ESG) reports in Global level. Deeply engaged at the highest levels of conformity assessment and accreditation, he also serves as a director to leading international bodies, contributing to global policy, standardization, and strategic development in the Conformity Assessment field.
The Advisory Board of the Conformity Assessment Society
The Advisory Board of the Conformity Assessment Society (CAS) is a consultative body composed of distinguished experts, senior executives, and thought leaders in testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation, providing strategic guidance, policy advice, and professional insights to support CAS’s mission, enhance its credibility, strengthen its global network, and promote knowledge sharing, while operating without executive authority and with members appointed for their expertise, reputation, and commitment to advancing the field of conformity assessment.
Members of the Advisory Board of the Conformity Assessment Society include:
Professor George A. Papadantonakis
Clinical Professor and Director of General Chemistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago, an internationally respected figure in both physical chemistry and conformity assessment. A leading researcher in cancer biophysics, he uses advanced quantum mechanical methods to study DNA damage mechanisms relevant to carcinogenesis and chemotherapy. As a member of the Editorial Review Board of the International Journal of Conformity Assessment, he plays a key role in upholding global standards in testing, certification, and accreditation. Co-author of a widely used physical chemistry textbooks, he bridges scientific innovation, education, and international quality leadership.
Professor Emil Hazarian
A globally respected expert in metrology, quality assurance, and standardization, with decades of leadership in national laboratories, manufacturing, and international consultancy. An advisor to the U.S. Department of Commerce and trusted consultant to NIST, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and defense and commercial laboratories worldwide, he has advanced ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 excellence across sectors. For over 24 years, he has shaped future quality leaders as a professor at California State University, Dominguez Hills, leaving a lasting impact on the global conformity assessment community.
Dr. N. S. Raman
An AICTE-INAE Distinguished Professor, former Chief Scientist, Deputy Director & Head, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur, India. In his leadership role, he champions green campus initiatives, oversees sustainability projects, and drives ESG-focused research and consultancy. Dr. Raman provides strategic direction to students and faculty involved in environmental stewardship, sustainable development and conformity assessment.
Professor Ioannis S. Boziaris
A leading authority in food safety and a pivotal figure in conformity assessment. As a senior Assessor for the Hellenic Accreditation System, he evaluates Food Safety Management System Certification Bodies, safeguarding the credibility of certifications that support global trade. His expertise in seafood microbiology, spoilage mechanisms, minimal processing, and advanced -omics applications enables him to assess conformity with exceptional technical precision.