LRQA has appointed Didier Michaud-Daniel as Chair of its Board of Directors, strengthening the organisation’s leadership as it continues to expand its global risk management services.
LRQA operates in more than 150 countries, supporting over 61,000 clients as their risk management advantage across critical sectors including supply chain, energy, manufacturing and sustainability.
Didier brings extensive experience from across the risk management and compliance sector. He served as CEO of Bureau Veritas for 11 years and previously held senior roles at OTIS, the global elevator and escalator manufacturer and installer, including as CEO, Deputy General Manager of French Operations and Managing Director for the UK and Ireland.
Alongside his new role at LRQA, Didier also sits on several international boards. He is Executive Chair of Pluxee, a leading provider of employee benefits, Non-Executive Director of Tarkett, a leader in flooring solutions, and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Saur group, a global water services provider.
As Chair, Didier will lead LRQA’s Board, support in guiding the strategic direction of the business and oversee its corporate governance, ensuring the organisation continues to operate with the highest level of integrity, independence and regulatory rigour.
Commenting on his appointment, Didier Michaud-Daniel said:
“I’m honoured to be appointed Chair of the Board at such a pivotal moment for the organisation. I hope to support LRQA in its continued and ambitious growth strategy and expand the impact that this fantastic team delivers for clients worldwide as their risk management advantage.”
CEO of LRQA, Ian Spaulding, added:
“It is testament to the performance and successes of our business to date and the exciting future that we have ahead of us that we are able to attract a Chair of such high calibre and I am delighted that we will be benefitting from Didier’s expertise.”
This appointment comes as LRQA accelerates investment in digital assurance, supply chain intelligence and ESG-driven risk services, supporting its clients as they navigate increasing regulatory complexity and global operational challenges.
The appointment further strengthens LRQA’s Board at a time of strong momentum, reinforcing its commitment to clients, colleagues and partners as the organisation advances its strategy for the years ahead.
