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CQI Council election results

Thank you to all our CQI Council candidates who participated in the elections and to all our members who voted. We had an overwhelming response which resulted in a very exciting election. Congratulations to those who have been elected.

The newly elected CQI Council members

CQI Affiliate 

  • Nicola Selway 

CQI Practitioner 

  • Sarah Harper 

IRCA all grades

  • Cheryl ORourke 
  • David Edwards 
  • Steve Savage 
  • Marie-Claude Laubier 

The CQI Council: Roles and responsibilities

The CQI Council will play a vital role in advising and informing the CQI’s strategic plans and priorities. It forms part of the CQI governance and stakeholder management structure defined in the CQI Framework for Corporate Governance. The new framework will be operational from January 2024, along with the Terms of Reference.


The Council will retain its authority in appointing or removing trustees, while also taking on an amplified advisory role for identifying threats or opportunities. Additionally, it will proactively address strategic and operational matters as requested by the Board. 

A portrait photo of Rashad Issa, dressed in a white shirt and navy blazer

A message from Rashad Issa, CQI's Chair of the Board of Trustees

"Progressing the Council in this new format will provide valuable insights into the CQI’s strategy as we look at our next stages. We want to ensure we continue to cater for and support our members from all grades. Regardless of the sector you are in, if you meet the criteria, please consider putting yourself forward and help us continue to provide value to a network of more than 19,000 quality professionals globally.” Rashad Issa, Quality & Business Improvement Lead, The Baltic Exchange

Learn more about the successes of the former Membership Council, and the changes that led to its new format as the CQI Council

Learn more about the successes of the former Membership Council, and the changes that led to its new format as the CQI Council.