XBRL Europe is an international not-for-profit organisation established under Belgian law. It is registered as an AISBL/IVZW (Association Internationale sans But Lucratif / Internationale Vereniging Zonder Winstoogmerk) in accordance with the 2019 Belgian Code for Companies and Associations.
The association is governed by its bylaws, which were last revised and formally registered on 16 July 2025, following a resolution adopted by the General Assembly of members on 4 June 2025 in Frankfurt.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The General Assembly, comprising all members of the Association, is its supreme governing body. It holds all powers expressly conferred by law or by the bylaws. Its role is to define the overarching principles guiding the Association’s policies and activities.
Dates and management reports are available on a dedicated page.
BOARD AND CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE
At the General Assembly held during the 32nd XBRL Europe Conference in Malta on 23 May 2024, members elected an Executive Committee for the 2024–2025 term.
Following the adoption of revised bylaws at the 33rd XBRL Europe Conference in Frankfurt on 4 June 2025, a Board of Directors was formally appointed. The Executive Committee was restructured into a Consultative Committee, retaining all its members except those who joined the Board.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors, as the Association’s managing body, is responsible for its administration and strategic oversight. It operates under the supervision of the General Assembly and consults the Consultative Committee in its decision-making.
As of 4 June 2025, the Board members elected by the General Assembly are:
- Thomas Verdin, representing TESH Advice – Chair of XBRL Europe
- Bruno Tesnière, representing XBRL France – Vice Chair for Finance
- René Van der Meij, representing XBRL Netherlands – Vice Chair for Sustainability
Consultative Committee
The Consultative Committee advises the Board of Directors and represents the broader interests of the Association’s members. It comprises elected representatives, the Board members, and a permanent representative from XBRL International.
Category 1 – Jurisdiction Representatives
- XBRL France – Bruno Tesnière (Board member)
- XBRL Germany – Thomas Klement, Vice Chair for Standard Development
- XBRL Italy – Eugenio Virguti
- XBRL Netherlands – René Van der Meij (Board member)
- XBRL Sweden – Bo Karlson
- XBRL UK – Philip Allen
Categories 2, 3, 4 – Direct Member Representatives
- DFIN Solutions – Patricia Myles
- EFFAS – Manuel Puerta da Costa
- European Central Bank – Juan Alberto Sanchez, Vice Chair for Liaison with Authorities
- TESH Advice – Thomas Verdin (Board member)
Permanent Representative – XBRL International
- John Turner, holding a non-elected permanent seat
CEO / SECRETARY GENERAL
The Secretary General / Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Association, acting under the authority of the Board of Directors.
- Elina Koskentalo – CEO
- Gilles Maguet – Former CEO and Assistant in 2025
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Board of Directors prepares a annual financial report and submits it to the review of the Consultative Committee and the scrutiny of the Audit Committee.
- Géraud Amic – UB Partner
- Proposed member for 2025: Michalis Georgiou – CoreFiling
