About AVREXON

An independent voice for professional standards

Since 2009, AVREXON has brought together experts, industry and public authorities to agree on what good practice looks like, and to verify it.

Our mission

Defining excellence, verifying it impartially

AVREXON Professional Standards develops and publishes voluntary, consensus-based standards for management systems, professional competence and organizational conduct. Through accredited certification, we give the market an independent means of confirming that those standards are met.

We are a not-for-profit association governed by our members. Revenue from publications and certification is reinvested in standards development, research and access programmes for developing economies.

At a glance

  • Founded in 2009, headquartered in Geneva
  • Member bodies in 41 countries; certificates held in 60+
  • 120+ published standards across six sectors
  • 25 technical committees, 1,400+ volunteer experts
  • Accredited certification activities, audited annually
Governance

Governed by members, accountable to the public

The General Assembly of member bodies elects a Council, which appoints the Secretary-General. A Technical Management Board oversees committees, and an Impartiality Committee safeguards certification decisions.

  1. PROPOSAL

    Any member or stakeholder may propose a new work item, which is evaluated for market need.

  2. COMMITTEE DRAFT

    A technical committee prepares drafts through iterative expert review.

  3. PUBLIC ENQUIRY

    The draft is published for at least 90 days of public comment.

  4. APPROVAL

    Member bodies vote; a two-thirds majority and no sustained opposition are required.

  5. PUBLICATION & REVIEW

    The standard is published and systematically reviewed within five years.

Leadership

Council & executive

EL

Dr. Elena Lindqvist

President of Council
KO

Kwame Osei

Secretary-General
MT

Mariko Tanaka

Chair, Technical Management Board
RA

Rafael Almeida

Director, Certification
History

Milestones

  1. 2009

    Founded in Geneva by twelve national professional bodies.

  2. 2014

    First edition of AVX 9100 published; certification scheme launched.

  3. 2019

    Membership extends to 30 countries; regional office opens in Singapore.

  4. 2023

    Sustainability committee TC 09 established.

  5. 2026

    8,000th organization certified; third edition of AVX 9100 released.