Michel Madelain
Managing Director
Biography
As Managing Director, Michel Madelain leads the IFRS Foundation’s strategic planning, governance, funding and expenditure activities and day-to-day operations. He also supports the work of the Trustees and both boards.
Mr Madelain is a highly experienced leader who served as an IFRS Foundation Trustee from 2018−2023. During his time as a Trustee, he chaired the Nominating Committee, was instrumental in establishing the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and led the consolidation of the Climate Disclosure Standards Board and the Value Reporting Foundation into the IFRS Foundation.
Previously, Mr Madelain was President of Moody’s Investors Service, where he spent over two decades, holding several positions.
Prior to joining Moody’s, Mr Madelain served as a partner of EY’s auditing practice in France.
He is a qualified chartered accountant in France and holds a Master’s degree from Northwestern University in the US.
Mr Madelain is serving a two-year term.
Title:
Managing Director
Appointed:
9 September 2024
