The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®) is pleased to announce the results of the Executive Committee, Working Group leadership, and Funnel Representative, held during the ISTQB® General Assembly in Mauritius on 17 April 2026.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTION RESULTS
ISTQB® confirms the re-election (for a 3 year term) of Klaudia Dussa-Zieger as President, Olivier Denoo as Vice-President, Sebastian Małyska as Secretary, and Sarah Savoy as Treasurer.
The Executive Committee will continue to support ISTQB®’s mission of advancing the software testing profession globally through internationally recognized certification, collaboration, and innovation.
NEWLY ELECTED WORKING GROUP CHAIRS AND FUNNEL REPRESENTATIVE
ISTQB® also congratulates the following colleagues on their election to Working Group leadership positions (3 year terms) and Funnel representation:
- Academia: Nishan Portoyan (STB)
- Advanced Level: Michaël Pilaeten (BNTQB)
- Exam: Tal Pe’er (ITCB)
- Expert Level: Renzo Cerquozzi (STB)
- Foundation Level: Eric Riou du Cosquer (CFTL)
- Glossary: Lilia Gargouri (GTB)
- Governance: Joel Oliveira (PSTQB)
- Marketing: Lovelesh Beeharry (MSTQB)
- Process: Filipe Nuno Carlos (PSTQB)
- Quality Characteristics and Test Levels: Graham Bath (UKiTB)
- Technologies and Approaches: Tamás Horváth (HTB)
- Testing in Particular Domains: Florian Fieber (GTB)
- Funnel – Member Board Representative: Corne Kruger (SASTQB)
Working Groups play a central role within ISTQB®, contributing to the development and maintenance of syllabi, glossaries, governance, examination standards, and strategic initiatives supporting the global software testing community. The Funnel Committee helps ensure ISTQB® remains aligned with the evolving needs of the global software testing community. ISTQB® congratulates all elected representatives and thanks outgoing Working Group leaders, Executive Committee members, and volunteers for their valuable contributions and continued commitment to the global testing community.