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Poster of World Accreditation Days 2026, to be read in capital letters: "Innovation, Trust and Sustainability", below "The Power of Accreditation"
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World Accreditation Day 2026

World Accreditation Day 2026: Expertise that builds trust

Assessors are the driving force behind accreditation – their expertise ensures safety, innovation and reliable results

The motto of World Accreditation Day 2026 highlights how accreditation builds trust in new technologies, supports digital transformation and promotes sustainability goals. This is made possible above all by the people behind accreditation: the assessors.

Portrait photo of Dr. Torben Frank
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Internal news

Change in DAkkS Management

Dr. Torben Frank to take over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) on 1 June 2026

The new Chief Executive Officer Dr. Torben Frank brings many years of experience in the field of accreditation and a thorough understanding of the structures of DAkkS. He succeeds Dr. Stephan Finke, who led DAkkS for almost ten years.

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