IFRS Foundation Names New IASB Chair and Trustee Leaders

The IFRS Foundation has completed its succession planning process by confirming two senior leadership appointments.

Sam Woods will take over as chair of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) on October 1, 2026, succeeding Andreas Barckow whose term ended in June. Woods previously held key roles at the Bank of England and UK Prudential Regulation Authority.

In a parallel move, Steven Maijoor has been named as the next chair of the Trustees of the IFRS Foundation, with his term set to begin on January 1, 2027. He will lead an international group of 22 Trustees representing various regions worldwide and be supported by vice-chairs from the Americas and Asia.