Jean-Paul Servais serves as the Chairman of the board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) since 2022, making him the first Belgian to hold this prestigious position. In this role, he leads a membership organization comprised of financial market regulators from around the world, overseeing the supervision of 95% of the global financial sector. Additionally, Jean-Paul chairs the IOSCO European Regional Committee. Prior to his chairmanship, Jean-Paul served as vice-chairman of IOSCO for six years, earning recognition for his dedication and exemplary work. During his tenure as chairman, he played a pivotal role in advancing international regulations concerning cryptocurrencies and sustainability reporting standards. From 2017 to 2023, Jean-Paul chaired the IFRS Foundation Monitoring Board, providing oversight to the IFRS Foundation alongside global financial regulators. He also co-chaired the Monitoring Group from 2021 to 2023, focusing on international audit standard setting and audit quality. Within IOSCO, Jean-Paul led the SPAC network, culminating in a comprehensive final report in May 2023. Concurrently, he serves as the Chairman of the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), representing Belgium in various international supervisory bodies such as ESMA and ESRB. Jean-Paul's expertise extends beyond regulatory matters; he is deeply committed to investor protection and financial education. Under his leadership, the FSMA launched the successful Wikifin financial education program in 2013, followed by the establishment of the Wikifin Lab in Brussels in 2020. Furthermore, Jean-Paul shares his knowledge as a part-time professor at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), specializing in International Business Law and Tax Law. He has authored numerous contributions on European and international financial supervision and regulation, solidifying his reputation as a leading authority in the field.