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IAQ MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Award Recipients
Marcos E. J. Bertin
Quality in Governance Medal
The IAQ Marcos E.J. Bertin Quality in Governance Medal recognizes exceptional contributions to the practice or development of sound principles of good governance based on the application of quality-related values and methods.
Executive Role Model
in a Corporate Environment
An individual that has demonstrated excellence in his/her contribution through the successful practice of governance principles as an executive role model in a corporate environment, or in a parallel position in either commercial or public sector organizations.
2026
President & CEO, Gerdau, Brazil
2026
CEO, Scania and Traton Group, Sweden
2023
Dag Kroslid
CEO, NorDan Group, Norway
2021
Wilson College of Textiles, North Caroline State University, USA
2016
Makoto Nakao
Chairman, GC Corporation
2015
Board Advisor, SSM Health Care, USA
2014
Chairman, Solidium OY, Finland
2013
Chairman Emeritus, Tata Group, India
2012
Chairman, Komatsu Ltd., Japan
2011
Former Chairman,
Firmenich S.A., Switzerland
2010
Chairman, Odebrecht, Brazil
2009
Chairman Emeritus, Corning Inc., USA
Sustained
Personal Contribution
An individual that has distinguished himself/herself through his/her sustained personal contribution to the extension and promotion of quality methods as a sound foundation for the practice of good governance
2025/2026
Chairman Emeritus, TVS Motor Company, India
2019
Managing Director,
Valoris Stewardship Catalysts
2016
Anna Molyneux
Independent Consultant
2015
Business Excellence Solutions, Ltd.
2014
Global Governance Services Ltd.
2013
Carver Governance Design, Inc.
2013
Carver Governance Design, Inc.
2012
Head, Global Corporate Governance Forum, USA
2011
CEO, Ram Charan Associates, USA
2010
Chairman, Corporate Governance Center, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
2009
Senior Partner,
Weil, Gotshal & Manges, USA