About ESAE
The European Society of Association Executives is the leading organisation in Europe for bringing together association professionals. We facilitate the exchange of best practices among peers and ensure that current and future leaders understand the association business and strategy.
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ESAE's resources and networks enable members to grow by offering a platform to exchange professional developments and best practices. ESAE members enjoy varied opportunities to learn and swap insights with other association executives across the continent, through a range of events, seminars, networking initiatives and educational activities.
Board
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Caroline Teugels
ESAE Treasurer
Executive Director of the International Federation of Podiatrists

Rafael Plata
ESAE Board Member
Secretary General, European Association of CCP Clearing Houses (EACH)

Beatrice Richez-Baum
ESAE Board Member
Director General, the European Confederation of Directors Associations (ecoDA)
Secretariat
ESAE Programme Manager
With a background in Economics, International Relations and Art, Ioannis has been running ESAE's Secretariat since October 2018.

Media and Communications Intern
With two master's degrees from KU Leuven University, Lieselotte joined ESAE's team on January 2021.
Honorary Presidents

Luc Maene
ESAE President 2000-2013
International Consultant

Alessandro Cortese
ESAE President 2013-2015
CEO at ESTRO

Philip Springuel
ESAE President 2015-2017
Strategic Director of Business and non-profit Organisations

Florence Bindelle
ESAE President 2017-2019
Secretary General at EuropeanIssuers