About ESAE
The leading organisation in Europe bringing Association professionals together
Our Values
- Inclusivity
- Integrity
- Collaboration
Our Mission
We empower Association professionals by cultivating an inclusive Community where peers connect, share best practices, and elevate one another through continuous learning and growth.
Our Vision
Association professionals are the driving force behind meaningful societal impact across Europe.
What We Do
ESAE fosters the professionalisation of Association management through peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaboration.
As part of our Community, Association professionals learn from one another, gain a thorough knowledge of the sector, overcome common challenges, and develop the skills necessary to create effective strategies for success.
Our Team
ESAE Board
Board Member
Chief Executive Officer, International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC)
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ESAE Communities Co-Chairs
Digital Transformation Community
Office, HR & Digital Transformation Director, EDANA
Strategy Community
Secretary General at Confederation of European Forest Owners (CEPF)
Strategy Community
Regional Director, Europe & Central Asia & Senior Director Global Special Projects, IMA
Sustainability & Legacy Community
Sustainability & Communications Manager at FIDI Global Alliance
ESAE Honorary Presidents
Mike Morrissey
ESAE President
2021-2024
Associate Vice President, Global Public Policy Europe & Canada Hub Leader, MSD
Giuseppe Marletta
ESAE President
2019 - 2021
Managing Director, Europe, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
Florence Bindelle
ESAE President
2017-2019
Secretary General, EuropeanIssuers
Philip Springuel
ESAE President
2015-2017
Strategic Director of Business and non-profit Organisations
Alessandro Cortese
ESAE President
2013-2015
CEO, European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
Luc Maene
ESAE President
2000-2013
International Consultant
DEI & Transparency
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At ESAE, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) because we believe these principles are essential and beneficial for society as a whole. ESAE's Board of Directors approved a DEI charter on 9 December 2022 to solidify our commitment and appointed a Board Member responsible for DEI, Liesbeth Switten.
ESAE strongly believes that embracing and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to make Associations thrive. Beyond being more inclusive, organisations that apply DEI perform better, grow their reputation and have a stronger employer’s brand.
ESAE aims to assist Association leaders and executives, as well as associations themselves, in their efforts to be inclusive and lead by example, by:
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promoting and practising inclusion.
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providing assessment tools, template policies, and training.
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offering a discussion forum.
ESAE especially wants to provide a safe environment for sharing experiences and shaping opinions on DEI, to develop guiding principles that are relevant to the framework of Associations and their leaders and executives. In doing so, we advance ESAE’s mission while providing added value to members and society.
