Our Leadership Team
Meet the experienced professionals guiding ISDC's mission to elevate global safety standards.
Dr. Margaret Thornton
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Thornton brings over 25 years of experience in international standards development and accreditation. She has led ISDC's global expansion strategy and chairs the International Accreditation Forum's working group on personnel certification.
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Prof. James Chen
Chief Technical Officer
Professor Chen oversees ISDC's technical accreditation programs and competency frameworks. A former university professor with a PhD in Industrial Safety Engineering, he has published over 50 papers on competency-based assessment.
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Sarah Okonkwo
Director of Global Partnerships
Sarah leads ISDC's partnership development across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Her expertise in cross-cultural business development has been instrumental in expanding our network to 85+ countries.
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Dr. Erik Lindström
Director of Standards & Quality
Dr. Lindström ensures that all ISDC programs maintain the highest standards of quality and compliance. He represents ISDC at ISO Technical Committees and leads our internal quality management system.
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Maria Santos
Director of Professional Development
Maria oversees ISDC's CPD programs, digital badging platform, and career development services. She has designed competency frameworks for organizations across 30+ countries.
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Robert Mitchell
Chief Financial Officer
Robert manages ISDC's financial strategy, ensuring the organization's long-term sustainability while maintaining accessible pricing for professionals worldwide.
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