During the IMI Mediation Soirée hosted at De Gaulle Fleurance law firm on 6 February, IMI Chair Pierrick Le Goff revealed the forthcoming leadership transition set to commence on 18 June, 2024, with the appointment of Angela Herberholz as Chair and Manon Schonewille as Vice-Chair.
Angela Herberholz expressed:
‘I’m honored to take on this role and thank the IMI Board of Directors for their confidence. I am eager to contribute to IMI’s mission of promoting excellence in mediation worldwide together with Manon.’
Manon Schonewille shared:
‘I’m thrilled to step into the Vice-Chair position, especially alongside Angela. Our combined expertise will drive quality and transparency in mediation.’
Reflecting on his tenure, Pierrick Le Goff remarked:
‘It has been a privilege to lead IMI for the past years after joining the Board in 2017. I am extremely pleased that Angela and Manon have accepted these new functions and I am fully confident in their ability to continue our progress.’
Angela added,
‘I’m grateful for the opportunity to work closely with Pierrick during this transition period. His leadership guidance and expertise will ensure a smooth handover.’
Manon continued,
‘Pierrick’s leadership has steered IMI toward positive changes, and we’re fortunate to build upon his legacy.’
IMI’s Executive Director Ivana Ninčić Österle concluded:
‘We look forward to the collaborative efforts of our new leadership team and the continued positive impact of the International Mediation Institute as a foundation with a global reach. IMI was established to advance mediation and to ensure that mediation practitioners are able to work to the highest professional standards.’
‘The robust and constructive discussions during our Annual Board meeting last week in Paris, France, leave me assured that IMI, as a joint public interest initiative, is in good hands. The IMI board is composed of representatives of leading ADR organisations such as AAA-ICDR, SMC, JAMS, ICC, CEDR, exceptional mediation professionals such as our newly elected Chair and Vice-Chair, lawyers who are strong advocates for mediation, as is our current Chair, and a select number of users – corporate counsel. Together, we all contribute to our collective vision of consensus building and improved access to justice, through professional mediation.’
Congratulation to all !