ETN Global calling for Board candidates for 2026-2028 term

ETN Global hereby invites member organisations to nominate candidates for Board election of Directors for the 2026–2028 term. The election will take place in March 2026, in line with ETN Global’s Articles of Association and Internal Rules and be announced at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 24 March 2026.

A strong, diverse and active Board is essential to guide ETN Global’s strategy, ensure effective governance and representation of the full turbomachinery value chain. We therefore encourage motivated individuals who meet the criteria below to stand as candidates.

1. Candidate Profile & Eligibility

Each ETN Global member organisation may nominate one candidate from within its own organisation.

The nominated individual should:

• Be employed by the nominating member organisation.
• Have a solid understanding of the turbomachinery and energy sector (users, OEMs, service providers, R&D, academia, etc.).
• Be willing and able to take an active role in ETN Global’s governance and strategic development.
• Commit to acting in the interest of the entire ETN Global membership, not only their own organisation.

To ensure a well-balanced Board, ETN Global will apply the preferred Board composition outlined in the Internal Rules, reflecting representation from key stakeholder groups across the turbomachinery value chain (users from utilities, oil & gas and industrial users; gas turbine OEMs; suppliers & service providers, R&D/ academia and consultants)

2. Key responsibilities of Board Members

In accordance with the Articles of Association and Internal Rules, Board Members are expected to contribute actively to ETN Global’s mission through the following responsibilities:

Strategic & governance responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversee implementation of the association’s objectives.
• Review and approve annual budgets and financial plans.
• Adopt and update internal rules, oversee risk management and ensure compliance with ETN Global’s statutes and competition rules.

Representation & advocacy

• Act as ambassadors for ETN Global towards policymakers, the energy and turbomachinery community and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support ETN Global’s visibility in key regions and contribute to membership development.

Strategic activity & project oversight

• Work closely with the Project Board by providing strategic guidance, feedback and alignment on key initiatives.
• Ensure that ETN Global’s activities remain user-driven and consistent with the association’s mission and long-term objectives.

3. Time commitment & meeting format

Board positions are non-remunerated, in line with Article 8.6 of the Articles of Association

Serving on the Board also requires a real and regular time commitment. Candidates should ensure that their management fully supports their participation, including travel.

The Board has three in-person meetings annually:

• Mid-year review meeting – June, at ETN Global’s office in Brussels
• Year-end review meeting – December, at ETN Global’s office in Brussels
• AGM Board meeting – in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting in March

In addition, the Board holds regular online conference calls (three to four calls per year, each lasting 1–2 hours, held during working hours, 09:00–17:30 CET).

The exact dates and times of all meetings are agreed annually based on the availability of the elected Board members.

It is a pre-requisite that each Board Member attends at least two of the annual review meetings in person (June, December, or AGM), in addition to participating in the majority of Board calls.

4. Nomination process & deadline

If your organisation would like to nominate a candidate for the ETN Global Board, please:

1. Complete the form here (one candidate per organisation only).
2. Ensure that the candidate has:
   • Read ETN Global Articles of Association and Internal Rules.
   • Received explicit approval from their management regarding the necessary time allocation and travel budget to fulfil the role.
3. Send the completed form by e-mail to info@etn.global no later than 24 February 2026.

All valid candidacies will be compiled and shared with the membership ahead of the AGM, together with a short résumé for each candidate, in line with ETN Global’s Internal Rules.

5. Election process timeline

• December 2025: announcement of the call for Board candidates for 2026-2028 term published on the website and shared with the representative of each ETN Global member.
• 24 January 2026: final call for candidates issued.
• 24 February 2026: closing date for submission of Board candidate CVs & publication of resumes of all Board on ETN Global’s website.
• 10-17 March 2026: electronic election. One vote per organisation. The voting right is given to the main representative of each ETN Global member.
• 24 March 2026: announcement of the new Board for the term 2026-2028 at the Annual General Meeting.

We thank you in advance for your engagement and look forward to receiving strong candidates who are ready to contribute actively to ETN Global’s continued development.