Barbara Frencia Appointed Chair of IIOA at Greater China Meeting

Barbara Frencia Appointed Chair of IIOA at Greater China Meeting

(IN BRIEF) Barbara Frencia, CEO of Business Assurance at DNV, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Independent International Organization for Assurance (IIOA) during their recent meeting in Greater China. She has previously served as Deputy Chair and Chair designate for two years. IIOA Chief Executive Marcus Long praised Frencia for her dedication to the principles of assurance and trust. The meeting focused on gaining insights into the Chinese market, discussing sustainability, and exploring the role of third-party services in achieving UN SDG ambitions and enhancing artificial intelligence assurance.

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 27-Jun-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — At the recent Independent International Organization (IIOA) meeting in Greater China, Barbara Frencia, CEO of Business Assurance at DNV, was appointed to a new tenure, marking a significant leadership change.

IIOA Chief Executive Marcus Long confirmed the appointment of Barbara Frencia as the new IIOA Chair and Chair designate. Having served as Deputy Chair and Chair designate for the past two years, Frencia is now set to lead the IIOA for the upcoming two years.

“IIOA is delighted to welcome Barbara as the new IIOA Chair. Barbara embodies the principles IIOA works to, ensuring the assurance and trust delivered by all its members delivers real value and benefit to those who rely on them,” stated Marcus Long.

The Independent International Organization for Assurance (IIOA) is a prominent trade association composed of leading global assurance bodies, including DNV. The organization focuses on developing and delivering assurance and building trust. IIOA collaborates closely with companies, standards developers, and accreditation communities to advance these goals.

The announcement took place at the IIOA meeting in Greater China, where board members gathered to gain insights into the Chinese market, discuss sustainability, and explore how third-party services can help companies achieve their UN SDG ambitions and enhance assurance in artificial intelligence.

Expressing her gratitude, Barbara Frencia said, “I am very honored to be elected to lead the IIOA for the next two years. With the challenges facing companies today, like delivering on ESG and SDG demands or safely adopting AI, assurance has a greater role to play than ever in managing risks, delivering on commitments, and guiding innovation for better, more sustainable business and planet.”

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SOURCE: DNV