Organizational Structure

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EOQ is an autonomous, non-profit making association under Belgian law. The EOQ performs, in an independent manner, a non-political activity, without financial gain and of scientific nature. EOQ is the coordinating body and catalyst of its National Representative Organizations (NR's).

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General Assembly

The EOQ General Assembly is the ultimate decision making body of the organization, composed of one representative from each National Representative organization and the members of the Executive Board.

EOQ is acting as a worldwide leader in the development and management of quality in its widest sense, and as a key influencer in education in the field of quality in its broadest sense.

Executive Board

The EOQ Executive Board is responsible for running the affairs of the EOQ. The president and the EOQ Executive Board are elected from the GA members. The EOQ President is the Chairperson of the General Assembly and the Executive Board, elected each 3 years.

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President Patrick Mongillon
France
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First Vice President Pedro Saraiva
Portugal
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Executive Vice President Torolf Paulshus
Norway
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Executive Vice President Claudia Welker
Germany
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Executive Vice President Romana Hofmanova
Czech Republic
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Executive Vice President Juha Ylä-Autio
Finland
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Executive Vice President Vincent Desmond
United Kingdom

Management Team

The Secretary-General and the General Secretariat are responsible for the management of EOQ's daily business and the implementation of the EOQ strategy as directed by the General Assembly and the Executive Board.

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Ulf Gustavsson
Secretary General
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Cornelia Butnaru
Operations Manager
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Katelijne Knaeps
Administration Coordinator