The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the voice of the global accountancy profession, announces its new and returning Board members this week. With these changes, IFAC will maintain a diverse representation from different backgrounds and jurisdictions.
The elected IFAC Board members and their nominating member organizations are:
New IFAC Board appointments:
- Onome Adewuyi (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Nigeria)
- Áine Collins (Chartered Accountants Ireland, Ireland)
- Silvia Giordano (Federación Argentina de Consejos Profesionales de Ciencias Económicas, Argentina)
- Philip Kakai (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya, Kenya)
- Brian McEnery (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK)
- Jungeun Shim (Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Korea)
IFAC Board Reappointments:
- Kathryn Byrne (Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, USA)
- Francisco Sant’Anna (Conselho Federal de Contabilidade/Instituto de Auditoria Independente do Brasil, Brazil)
- Sidharta Utama (Institute of Indonesia Chartered Accountants, Indonesia)
“As an international organization, IFAC thrives on the diversity, talent, and leadership of our members”, said Lee White, Chief Executive Officer. “I’m delighted to welcome these exceptional individuals to the Board and look forward to the fresh perspectives they bring to advancing our global mission. I also wish to extend our sincere gratitude to the outgoing Board members—Yeong Kyun Ahn, Joan Curry, Caroline Gardner, Winnie Nyamute, Fiona Wilkinson, and Ismaila Zakari—for their tremendous service to our profession and IFAC.”
New IFAC Member and Associate Admitted
Alongside the election of new Board members, the IFAC Council also approved the admission of one new Member organization and one new Associate.
New IFAC Member:
- Kampuchea Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Auditors (Cambodia)
New Associate:
- Ordre National des Experts-Comptables de la République Démocratique du Congo (The Democratic Republic of the Congo)
The new appointments and membership admissions were approved at the 2025 IFAC Ordinary Council hybrid meeting, held in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 12, 2025.
About IFAC
IFAC, by connecting and uniting its members, makes the accountancy profession truly global.
IFAC member organizations are champions of integrity and professional quality, and proudly carry their membership as a badge of international recognition.
IFAC and its members work together to shape the future of the profession through learning, innovation, a collective voice, and commitment to the public interest.