During the initial governance period, from incorporation until 31 December 2025, leadership is provided by representatives of IAF and ILAC officers as required by Article 15.2 of the Constitution (GOV-001) and JGA Berlin Resolution 2 (2024), the following are acting as Global Accreditation Cooperation leadership: 

• Chair of IAF acting as Co-Chair; 
• Chair of ILAC acting as Co-Chair; 
• Vice-Chair of IAF acting as Co-Vice Chair; 
• Vice-Chair of ILAC acting as Co-Vice Chair; 
• IAF Secretary acting as Secretary; and 
• IAF Treasurer acting as Treasurer. 

These individuals were appointed to enable the legal registration of the organisation and provide oversight during the establishment phase. 

The four (4) member accreditation body organisations during this initial governance period are Accredia of Italy, ANAB of the United States of America, ema of Mexico and ISRAC of Israel. 

A formally elected Executive Committee, including its officers, will be in place and begin operating from 1 January 2026, in accordance with the General Rules (GOV-002) Section 7.4.2. 

Last Update: October 10, 2025.