The VDES Alliance is pleased to announce that Stefan Pielmeier has been formally appointed as President of the Alliance.
This appointment follows the amendment of the Articles of Association approved at the Annual General Assembly in September 2025, which introduced the possibility to appoint a President to support the day-to-day operations of the Alliance and strengthen its overall coordination.
In this role, the President is responsible for the daily management of the Alliance, ensuring that decisions and resolutions of the Board are implemented, and supporting the execution of ongoing activities across the Working Groups and membership. The President also represents the Alliance in relevant external forums, including IALA, RTCM or IMO, to mention a few.
The introduction of the President role reflects the continued growth of the VDES Alliance and the increasing need for dedicated leadership to support its activities, coordination efforts, and external engagement.
Stefan Pielmeier brings extensive experience in VDES standardisation and international maritime cooperation, and will play an important role in supporting the Alliance’s mission to advance VDES globally. He previously served as Chairman of the Alliance, from its launch in 2022 until September 2025.