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Sam Woods , who became Chair of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) on 1 October 2026, discusses what drew him to the role, the opportunities and challenges ahead as well as how he spends his time away from work.
I have always seen the work of the IASB as a vital foundation of the global economy. And I’ve experienced that personally—financial statements prepared on the basis of IFRS Accounting Standards were an essential input to the work I did in my last role to support financial stability, particularly in relation to banks.
So when I was asked if I’d be interested in becoming part of the effort to develop and maintain the high-quality Accounting Standards at the IASB, my answer was: 100%!
Three things. First, getting stuck into the technical issues coming to the IASB and learning from the depth of expertise that my fellow board members bring to the table. Second, getting to know a new group of stakeholders from all over the world—I grew up in a very international way and love that part of the job. And third, working with my wonderfully talented colleagues on the staff supporting the IASB—I’ve already met everyone and it’s a great team.