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We are delighted to announce that ConsAudi from Georgia has been named IECnet Member of the Year 26/27.

This recognition honours ConsAudi’s unwavering loyalty to the network and its constant commitment to the IECnet community. In 2026, the firm also organised an outstanding EMEA, bringing members together in a truly memorable and well-run event that strengthened our connections and our shared spirit. Congratulations, Magda, Davit, Salome and the whole team at ConsAudi!

Andrew Burch (Sayers Butterworth LLP, UK) was named an Honorary Member in recognition of his many years of service and loyalty to IECnet. Thank you, Andrew and congratulations!

Bharath Horabail is the newest Board member and will be the IECnet EMEA & APAC region representative.

Bharath is a Partner at 4i Advisory Services with about 18 years of experience advising Indian and multinational groups on tax and regulatory matters. He has advised on group reorganizations, inbound and outbound investment structuring, profit extraction, market entry, transaction structuring, and due diligence. He also supports domestic and multinational clients with tax compliance, tax litigation, and representation before the Indian Revenue authorities. In addition, he advises on Indian corporate law, Exchange Control Regulations, SEBI Regulations, and related documentation, and helps start-ups, MSMEs, and large companies raise equity, quasi-equity, and debt capital in India. His industry focus covers technology, e-commerce, real estate, aviation, manufacturing, alcobev, and start-ups. He is a qualified Company Secretary (ICSI) and a Law and Commerce graduate. Outside work, he follows Formula 1 and other sports; he is married and has a daughter.

Welcome Bharath, we are confident that you will be a valuable addition to the IECnet Board!

During the General Assembly, Arigo Ploy was re-elected to the Board and Bharath Horabail was newly elected to the Board. Daniel Ziska, who had served as interim Chairman following the death of Vincent Domon, was elected Chairman.

The Board now consists of:

Daniel Ziska: Chairman

Wilfred van der Werf-van Dijk: Executive Vice Chairman

Suan Wee Tan: Treasurer

Daniel Termin: Secretary

Wassim Turki: Audit Committee Chairman

Arigo Ploy: Membership Committee Chairman

Redouane Stoti: Business Development & Resources Committee Chairman

Pallav Acharya: Knowledge & Skills Committee Chairman

Andrea Manenti: AGM 2027

Bruno Lopes: Americas Representative

Bharath Horabail: EMEA & APAC Representative

IECnet, the international professional network of accounting, auditing and tax advisory firms, has elected Daniel Ziska as its new Chairman. The members voted at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Luxor, Egypt.

Daniel Ziska succeeds Vincent Domon, who passed away unexpectedly in July. Vincent Domon shaped IECnet with great dedication, and his loss was deeply felt across the network. Since then, Daniel Ziska has led the association on an interim basis, and the members have now confirmed him in the role.

Daniel Ziska has served on the IECnet Board for 11 years. He is a tax advisor qualified in Germany and Switzerland and brings extensive international experience in cross-border advisory work to the role. His long-standing involvement in the network and his familiarity with its members and its strategic priorities ensure continuity at a time of transition.

Daniel Ziska will lead IECnet until the AGM 2027 in Bordeaux, at which point his term ends.

“Together with our late chairman Vincent Domon, we have agreed on a course of action: we are developing IECnet into an indispensable toolkit for the international consultancy sector. We will continue along this path.” – Daniel Ziska, Chairman of IECnet.

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) have published their joint Annual Report, spotlighting a year of global engagement, cross-board collaboration, and continued commitment to the public interest. Read the full report to see the boards' key milestones and priorities for the year ahead.

IECnet was founded on 25 September 1987, and every year we mark the occasion with "IECnet Day." It has also become a friendly tradition among our members: who can come up with the most creative way to celebrate? Over the years we've seen IECnet-themed cakes, presentations for staff, charity donations made in IECnet's name, and much more.

This year was no exception. Last Friday, so many members shared their wonderful celebrations with their teams to mark IECnet's 39th anniversary. Thank you for being part of IECnet and for everything it stands for!

We are delighted with the number of the entries we received. The winner will be announced at the AGM, and the winning firm will have IECnet coffee trees planted in its name: trees that yield the very beans that keep us going, while also providing oxygen and carbon credits along the way. Let's keep growing the IECnet forest, one tree at a time!

The Board of IECnet is composed of 11 members. At least one member of the Board must come from each continent where IECnet has members (i.e. Africa, America, Asia/Oceania, Europe) (rule 4.4). In addition, the sub-committees are required to have a Board member as chairperson (rule 4.13).

The current members of the Board are:

• Chairman: Vacant
• Vice Chairman and Chairman Executive Committee: Daniel Ziska
• Treasurer: Suan Wee Tan
• Secretary: Daniel Termin
• Chairman Audit Committee: Wassim Turki
• Chairman Membership Committee: Arigo Ploy
• Chairman Knowledge & Skills Committee: Pallav Acharya
• Chairman Business Development: Redouane Stoti
• Chairman Resources: Andrea Manenti
• Representative EMEA/APAC: Wilfred van der Werf-van Dijk
• Representative Americas: Bruno Lopes

Vacancies

Arigo Ploy has reached the end of his 1st Board term. With the passing of our Chairman, Vincent Domon, another seat on the Board has become vacant. By a decision of the Board, Daniel Ziska, as Executive Vice-Chairman, was appointed to the role of President until the General Assembly in Luxor. He has already stated his availability to stand for the presidency until the end of his term of office (AGM 2027).

According to IECnet Rule 4.7 any member may nominate as a candidate for a vacant position in the Board. Candidates will be subject to a vote by the delegates at the General Assembly.

According to article 4.4 of the IECnet Rules, the Board currently consists of exactly eleven (11) members. It is intended, subject to the quorum and the approval at the upcoming General Assembly to make this composition more flexible, with a size of up to eleven members. In order to give us the possibility to react to the administrational needs without changing the Rules every time.

So if you wish to join the Board of IECnet, you may apply by sending your candidacy to the IECnet Secretary, Mr. Daniel Termin, before 14 September 2026 at [email protected].

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of our member in Lebanon, Mr. Adel Karim, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, 16 August 2026.

For many years, Adel was not only a dedicated member of the IECnet family but also a trusted friend to many of you. He believed in the value of international cooperation, professional excellence, and the friendships that IECnet fostered. His integrity, generosity, and dedication left a lasting impression on his firm and on those who had the privilege of knowing him.

While we mourn this great loss, we remain fully committed to carrying forward the vision and values that he instilled in Karim & Co. His firm and its offices will continue the journey he began, with the same dedication and professionalism. Ms. Fawaz, Partner of Karim & Co., will represent Karim & Co. within IECnet and will continue to strengthen the relationships that Adel valued so deeply.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Adel's family and his team. May he rest in peace, and may his memory continue to inspire us all.

Following the sudden and deeply saddening passing of our Chairman, Vincent Domon, we would like to update you on the interim leadership arrangements now in place to ensure continuity for the network.

Executive Vice Chairman Daniel Ziska was elected by the Board as interim IECnet Chairman, a role he will hold until the AGM in Luxor in October, where a permanent Chairman will be elected.

To further support the Executive Committee during this transitional period, Wilfred van der Werf-van Dijk has joined as interim Executive Vice Chairman.

The Executive Committee (EC) now comprises:

• Daniel Ziska (interim Chairman)
• Wilfred van der Werf-van Dijk (interim Executive Vice Chairman)
• Suan Wee Tan (Treasurer)
• Daniel Termin (Secretary)

A permanent Chairman will be elected at the AGM in Luxor, Egypt.