New Europe representatives appointed in strategic role to provide insights into the region’s profession and shape the Association’s global strategic plan
The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants announced the appointment of 10 members to its European Regional Engagement Group (REG) to provide strategic insights:
Chair: Olga Ismagilova, FCMA, CGMA – Czechia
Vice Chair: Alix Lefort, ACMA, CGMA – Switzerland
Committee members:
Mark Benedickter, FCMA, CGMA – Germany
Julia Dzida, CIMA Affiliate Member – Poland
Anna Trojanowska-Junell, ACMA, CGMA – Poland
Savita Nandan, ACMA, CGMA – Netherlands
Maciek Sej, ACMA, CGMA – Poland
Olga Mezhericher, FCMA, CGMA – Switzerland
Alexander Ilkun, ACMA, CGMA – Latvia
Iryna Bilous, ACMA, CGMA – Czechia
Olga Ismagilova, FCMA, CGMA, Europe REG’s Chair, said:
"I'm honoured to serve as Chair of the Europe Regional Engagement Group. As a long-standing advocate for the accounting and finance profession, I will continue to advance and promote the global impact of the CGMA designation with renewed inspiration.
“It is a privilege to work with such a dynamic and geographically diverse group of finance, accounting, and business professionals. Together, we strive to empower others to thrive in a world shaped by innovation, sustainability, digital transformation, and constant change – and to lead with insight, integrity, and impact.
“In today’s evolving landscape, we CGMA designation holders don’t just adapt – we drive progress and long-term value creation.”
Appointments to the REG are made for a 12-month duration and responsibilities will include identifying key trends in the local markets impacting customers, stakeholders, and the profession; representing, engaging, and advocating for the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation; and providing perspective into the development of the Association’s global strategic plan as it relates to both management and public accounting.