IEC appoints James Wood as Director of Communications

Geneva, Switzerland, 12 March, 2024 - The IEC today announced the appointment of strategic communications and advocacy professional James Wood as its new Director of Communications. Wood assumes his role on 15 May 2024 and will report directly to the IEC Secretary-General & CEO as part of the Senior Management Team. He succeeds Gabriela Ehrlich who is set to retire from the position in June.

Bringing extensive experience from across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, Wood previously served as Chief Communications Officer at the Internet Society (ISOC), a global nonprofit advocating for the positive development of the Internet for society. Earlier in his career, he led communications initiatives at London-based technology PR agency AxiCom (WPP), handling communications for both established brands and start-ups in the broadcast, enterprise IT, and telecoms sectors. He holds a Master's degree from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and a BA from the University of East Anglia.

IEC's work has communications at its heart, and hinges on our ability to build a better understanding of the role that standards and conformity assessment play in driving innovation, facilitating trade, increasing sustainability, and creating economic opportunity for all, said Philippe Metzger, IEC Secretary-General & CEO. I am thrilled to welcome James to the organization. He brings the international background, skillset, and strategic perspective that will power us toward our vision of a safer, more efficient world.

About IEC The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is the world's leader in the preparation and publication of international standards for all electrical, electronic, and related technologies. It administers four Conformity Assessment Systems, which represent the largest working multilateral agreement based on one-time testing of products globally. A global, not-for-profit membership organization, the IEC provides a neutral and independent institutional framework involving around 170 countries, coordinating the work of more than 30000 experts.

IEC Contact For press enquiries, please contact:

Gabriela Ehrlich

Director of Communications

geh@iec.ch

M +41 79 600 5672

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