IBA ERF announces changes to officer positions for 2025

Martin Provazník
bpv Braun Partners, Bratislava

The IBA European Regional Forum (ERF) is pleased to announce changes to its officer positions for 2025. These changes reflect the organisation's commitment to diversity, inclusion and the evolving needs of its members.

Departing Officers

We extend our sincere gratitude to the following officers who are stepping down from their roles:

• Nicola Broadhurst, who will join the Committee’s advisory board.
• Massimo Calderan, whose dedication and leadership as Co-Chair have been instrumental in shaping the ERF's direction. In his own words: ‘It has been a wonderful journey that has allowed me to meet and work with many incredible people from around the world and to develop a wonderful friendship with many of them. I want to thank everyone for their support throughout these years, especially my Co-Chairs Christine Blaise-Engel (2023) and Anna Dąbrowska (2024).’
• Luca Andrea Frignani, who will join the Committee’s advisory board.
• Fernando Gragera Contador
• Oya Deniz Kavame
• Pavla Kopeckova Prikrylova
• Rune Ulriksen Steinsland

Their dedication and contributions to the IBA ERF have been invaluable.

Incoming Officers

We warmly welcome the following individuals to their new roles:

• Panagiotis Drakopoulos will join Anna Dabrowska as Co-Chairs.
• Viktória Szilágyi and Merlin Seeman will serve as Senior Vice Chairs.
• Antonia Verna and Oliver Künzler will take on the roles of Vice Chairs.
• Isabel Gandoy will serve as Chair of the Western Regional Group.
• Michaela Britton will serve as Vice Chair of the Western Regional Group.
• Antti Säiläkivi will serve as Chair of the Northern Regional Group.
• Džiuginta Balčiūnė will serve as Vice Chair of the Northern Regional Group.
• Gabriela Kubicova will serve as Chair of the Central Regional Group.
• József Fenyvesi will serve as Vice Chair of the Central Regional Group.
• Madalina Hagima Hristescu will serve as Chair of the South East Regional Group.
• Lana Vukmirovic Misic will serve as Vice Chair of the South East Regional Group.
• Alessia Oddone will serve as Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Group.
• Anikó Keller will serve as Vice Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Group.
• Anna Babych will serve as Chair of the ESG Group.
• Martin Imhof will serve as Vice Chair of the ESG Group.
• Zoya Todorova will serve as Chair of the Mental Wellbeing Group.
• Manuel Santos Vitor will serve as Vice Chair of the Mental Wellbeing Group.
• Martin Provaznik will serve as Chair of the Communications Group.
• Henri Ratnik will serve as Vice Chair of the Communications Group.
• Slawomir Uss will serve as Regional Fora Liaison Officer.
• Robrecht Coppens will help ERF as Secretary.
• Emma Dansbo will serve as Membership Officer.
• Annalise Papa will serve as Treasurer.

Additional Information

For more information about the IBA ERF and its activities, please visit IBA ERF website.