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 34th XBRL Europe Conference in Paris on 27 May 2026, members elected an Consultative Committee for the 2026–2027 term.
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. As of 27 May 2026, the members of the Consultative Committee are:
Category 1 – Jurisdiction Representatives
- XBRL France – Bruno Tesnière (Board member)
- XBRL Germany – Thomas Klement, Vice Chair for Standard Development
- 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 – Dr. Bodo Kesselmeyer
- 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
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.
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