Chairman's Address

 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:

Peter S Unger, A2LA President Emeritus, has been a pillar of the global accreditation community, serving on the ILAC Executive Committee since 2001 and as ILAC Chair from 2011 to 2016. Recognized for his unwavering focus on market and end-user needs, Unger elevated ILAC’s visibility with global organizations including WTO, ISO, IEC, and the World Bank, while actively championing the ILAC MRA. His leadership and dedication have left an enduring mark on ILAC and its members, advancing the vision of “Accreditation accepted everywhere.” 

Director of Standardization at DGQ and Head of its Personnel Certification Body. A driving force in global conformity assessment and management system standards for over two decades, he represents EOQ and DIN at ISO TC 176 and contributes to CASCO, IPC, and EA, where his leadership continues to shape international certification and inspire confidence worldwide.

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. 

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. 

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. 

A leading figure in conformity assessment and standardization in the Eastern Mediterranean, serving as Director of Standardization at the Cyprus Organization for Standardization (CYS), he drives national and regional initiatives that strengthen quality, innovation, and global competitiveness. Recognized for his leadership and expertise, he was elected to the CENELEC Administrative Board and the CEN Administrative Board, positioning him among the influential decision-makers shaping the future of European and international standardization. 

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 (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:

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. 

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. 

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.

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.