Dear colleagues,

As you know, last year I was pleased to accept the invitation to join OSI’s Executive Committee, upon the request of its members at the time (Rosina, Stéphane, Christa, Moussa, and Thomas).

This strategic body, established at OSI’s founding, developed further in 2008 with the creation of the International Federation, thanks to all the people who embraced the organization. For the past four years, the Executive Committee has increasingly established itself as the “heart” of OSI’s governance, supporting OSI’s development. Continuing this momentum was the main reason I wanted to join!

As you know, the presidency of the Executive Committee rotates each year. After spending a year on the committee, I was happy to accept the role of president for 2022.

My hope for this new year is that the “Com Ex,” as we like to call it, can continue supporting the three initiatives launched by the NGO in 2021:

• Developing the ISO quality certification system,
• Increasing institutional partnerships with universities and higher education institutions,
• Building our visibility among our German-speaking and bilingual neighbors more broadly.

To this, I would add a strategic priority that OSI increasingly needs: fundraising.

All these goals are medium-term projects that will require continuity over several years. We will therefore work on these with Christa, Moussa, Rosina, and Thomas, along with the commitment that each of you demonstrates daily.

I would also like to announce my intention to step down from the role of Director of Operations for the OSI France local group in the near future. For several months, I have been working with my closest colleagues, particularly Marie, Dominique, and the Management Committee, to identify and train a successor who will ensure continuity in at least part of the Operations Management France department’s responsibilities.

This transition will allow me more freedom to apply my skills where they are most useful, both within OSI and externally.

On behalf of the Executive Committee, I wish us all an excellent 2022, and I warmly invite you to reach out with any comments or questions.

You can reach me by phone as well as by email at dir-france osi-ngo.org. I will update you with my new email address at the end of June.

See you soon, on the ground with OSI!

Anne OUVRARD, OSI President 2022