Paul Hesselink has been the CEO of Kiwa between 2003 and 2023. In that period, Kiwa expanded from a local not-for-profit certification institute into an advanced global TIC organization. After a cultural change, the expansion implied broadening the service portfolio, strong organic growth combined with c. 75 acquisitions, some transformative incl. 5 refinancings. By this, the 200 FTE staff size and €19 m revenue ‘Dutch’ Kiwa of 2005 developed into today’s 12,000+ FTE international organization generating over € 1.5 bn of revenues with its footprint in 40 countries on 5 continents. Early 2024, after 20 years of being CEO, Paul passed the baton to his colleague Luc Leroy and to continue as Kiwa strategy advisor himself. On top, Paul fulfills several Board roles in professional services companies at present. Between 1995-2002, Paul was the National Chief Executive of SGS in the Netherlands as well as executing some corporate SGS and ‘think tank’ roles in Geneva. Before, Paul worked as a scientific researcher at Dutch contract research organization TNO with a focus on Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences from 1988-1995. Numerous international projects, reports, several publications and a few patents were produced in this period. Professional side activities include(d) Board roles in Industry and Science Associations incl Fenelab and TIC Council, Supervisory roles of RvA and Dutch and EU Research Programs (selection). Paul Hesselink holds a PhD in Biotechnology (1989), an MSC in Biochemistry (1983) and BSc in Chemistry from the University of Groningen. Post-doc research at GBF in Brunswick, Germany (1988).

John brings practical, hands on knowledge of how both sellers and buyers look at businesses but more importantly how to add value to get a win-win business success. He also has in depth knowledge of accreditation and certification to ISO standards through his work at implementing the standards in three companies and his leading ANAB.

Natalia Shuman is the President and Chief Executive Officer of MISTRAS Group. She brings over twenty years of global leadership in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry. Known for her strategic vision and operational expertise, she has consistently led organizations through periods of transformative growth and creating long-term value. Before joining MISTRAS Group, Natalia served as EVP at Eurofins Scientific, overseeing a team of more than 12,000 employees and driving enterprise growth strategies. Prior to that, she was the CEO of Bureau Veritas North America, where she led the company through significant expansion and diversification. Additionally, Natalia held global executive positions at Kelly Services. A passionate advocate for developing talent and advancing women in leadership positions, Natalia has been recognized for her dedication to build more diverse and inclusive workplaces. Natalia holds a dual MBA from Columbia Business School and London Business School.

Calin Moldovean is a seasoned leader in the TIC+ industry with more than 30 years of experience shaping global assurance, testing and certification services. Over the course of 16 years at Intertek Group plc, he served as Global President of Business Assurance and Food Services, where he led strategy development and execution, P&L management, global operations, M&A, and strategic growth across more than 50 countries. Prior to Intertek, Calin spent 16 years with TÜV SÜD in the United States, advancing from automotive test engineer to Vice President of Auditing and Medical Services for North America. His extensive leadership track record spans technical expertise, people development, operational excellence, and global business development. He holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and an Executive MBA. Calin currently advises private equity firms in Europe and the United States and would be happy to contribute his passion for international business, innovation and talent building in a Non-Executive Board role.

With over 25 years of leadership in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and business optimization, Kieran has a proven track record of driving enterprise value growth, operational efficiency, and technology modernization. He brings deep expertise in IT governance, cybersecurity strategy, M&A integration, and regulatory compliance, with extensive leadership experience. A seasoned strategist, he specializes in developing and scaling SaaS solutions, outsourcing strategies, and global technology operations to enhance business resilience and competitive advantage.

Raj Naran is a Board Director and former CEO with over 35 years of global leadership experience in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) sector. As CEO of ALS Limited, Raj guided the organization to exceed its’ strategic plan, delivering 73% revenue growth, 123% EBITDA increase, 135% total shareholder return and increased company market cap by $2.1 billion. He brings deep expertise in operations, profitability improvement, strategic planning and M&A execution. Raj has a proven record of transforming under performing businesses, driving portfolio diversification, and embedding sustainability within corporate culture. Known for his disciplined strategic focus and global mindset, Raj continues to advise and lead organizations toward sustained growth, innovation, and long-term stakeholder value.

George joined New Mountain Capital in January 2026, supporting private equity investments across industrial, commercial, infrastructure, and energy-focused businesses. He previously spent over a decade at Applied Technical Services (now part of SGS), where he led more than 50 acquisitions and helped grow annual revenue from under $50 million to over $480 million. He continues to advise the business as a consultant. Earlier in his career, George led PE platform investments for family offices in the US and Europe, investing over $180 million, all successfully exited. He also built and led Corporate Development at Roper Industries, completing 20+ acquisitions globally and helping establish a $200 million analytical instrumentation platform. George began his career in private equity and investment banking and holds a BS in Business Administration from Boston University.

Mr. Williams has completed global M&A transactions in excess of $15 billion building businesses across multiple industries - most recently as the Chief Strategy Officer leading AmSpec Group's expansion into the Environmental Testing and Business Assurance/Sustainability sectors. With a proven track-record leading growth and transformation, and always with a focus on value creation, Mr. Williams has led investment strategies in TICC/industrial/business service, energy, power/infrastructure and sustainability sectors including low carbon, energy transition and venture capital portfolios for public corporations, private equity and family office investors. Prior to his role at AmSpec, Mr. Williams held leadership roles of increasing responsibility in corporate development, strategic planning & budgeting and sustainability as Callon Petroleum grew production 5x leading to a $4.5 billion exit in 2024. He has built and sold an energy business for a prominent Houston family office, led global M&A and portfolio evaluation processes for BHP Billiton, coordinated annual capital budgets in excess of $1 billion, and supported capital market activities raising nearly $1 billion of senior credit facilities and asset-based loans. Mr. Williams has cultivated a strong cross-functional background spanning both operations and finance, with an action-oriented entrepreneurial mindset, enabling effective communication and people-focused collaborative leadership at all levels of an organization.