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.

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.

George joined ATS in 2013 and leads the Corporate Development team. Since then, ATS has completed over 50 acquisitions, increasing annualized revenue from under $50 million to over $480 million. In addition to leading acquisitions, George has been involved in strategic planning, organic growth, and senior management recruitment. From 2003 to 2011, he led private equity platform investments for several family offices in the U.S. and Europe, deploying over $180 million of equity—all successfully exited by 2014. During this period, he invested in multiple TIC businesses serving the energy markets. Between 1995 and 2003, George established and led Corporate Development at Roper Industries (NYSE: ROP), acquiring over 20 businesses across three continents and diversifying into the TIC sector. Earlier in his career, he worked with Advent International and Smith Barney. George holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Boston University and lives in Atlanta with his family and dogs.

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.