EFRAG
Chris Vervliet is a seasoned professional in risk management and finance, currently serving as a Senior Risk Manager at KBC Asset Management since May 2004. In March 2024, Chris became a member of the EFRAG Capital Market Advisory Panel, providing advice on sustainability reporting standards for financial institutions. Additionally, Chris is a member of the ESMA Stakeholder Group, representing the financial sector's labor interests. Since January 2019, Chris has held dual roles as Mayor of Boutersem, Belgium, and as a senior risk advisor with Boutersem and KBC AM. Chris has published works on various topics, including sustainability and tourism in South Africa, and has been involved in municipal governance since 2004. Academic qualifications include a Doctorate in Political Science and an MBA from KU Leuven, among other degrees.
EFRAG
EFRAG is a private association established in 2001 with the encouragement of the European Commission to serve the public interest. EFRAG extended its mission in 2022 following the new role assigned to EFRAG in the CSRD, providing Technical Advice to the European Commission in the form of fully prepared draft EU Sustainability Reporting Standards and/or draft amendments to these Standards. Its Member Organisations are European stakeholders and National Organisations and Civil Society Organisations. EFRAG’s activities are organised in two pillars: A Financial Reporting Pillar: influencing the development of IFRS Standards from a European perspective and how they contribute to the efficiency of capital markets and providing endorsement advice on (amendments to) IFRS Standards to the European Commission. Secondly, a Sustainability Reporting Pillar: developing draft EU Sustainability Reporting Standards, and related amendments for the European Commission.