LRQA is pleased to welcome Didier Michaud-Daniel as Chair of its Board of Directors.
Didier joins LRQA with extensive experience in the risk management sector. He was CEO of Bureau Veritas for 11 years and previously worked at OTIS, a leading elevator and escalator manufacturer and installer, where he held roles such as Deputy General Manager of French Operations, Managing Director UK and Ireland and CEO of the company based in the US.
As well as being Chair for LRQA, Didier has experience serving on Boards in other global firms. He is also Executive Chair of Pluxee, a leading organisation supplying employee benefits, Non-Executive Director of Tarkett, a leader in flooring solutions, and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Saur group, a global provider of water services.
As the Chair of our Board, Didier will lead LRQA’s Board meetings, support in guiding the strategic direction of the business, and oversee the corporate governance of LRQA to ensure continued commitment to the highest levels of integrity and regulatory obligations that underpin the risk management advantage we offer clients.

LRQA welcomes Didier Michaud-Daniel
As new Chair of the LRQA Board, Didier said:
“I’m honoured to be appointed Chair of the Board at such a pivotal moment for the organisation. I hope to support LRQA in its continued and ambitious growth strategy and expand the impact that this fantastic team delivers for clients worldwide.”
CEO of LRQA, Ian Spaulding, added:
“It is testament to the performance and successes of our business to date and the exciting future that we have ahead of us that we are able to attract a Chair of such high calibre and I am delighted that we will be benefitting from Didier’s expertise.”
With this appointment, LRQA reinforces its dedication to accelerating growth, strengthening governance and building momentum for the years ahead for both colleagues and clients.
