Dear IGU Colleagues

First of all, I would like to thank the voters for their very high turnout in this election, which demonstrates the vitality of our community. I would also like to thank the election committee chaired by Prof. Mike Meadows, alongside Joos D., vice-chair, and Antoine Le Blanc, technical officer. The innovative voting process, using anonymous electronic voting via Balotilo, also worked perfectly. 49 National Committees cast their vote, which represents an 98% turnout of eligible countries.

Here are the vote counts, with names and country of the candidates:

IGU EC Positions

 Candidate Country Vote in Favor

Result
Secretary – General (SG) (01) Barbaros  Gonencgil (SG) Türkiye 48 Elected
Vice-President (VP) (04)

 

 Maria Paradiso (VP) Italy 45 Elected
Phil McManus (VP) Australia 42 Elected
Monica Ştefania Dumitraşcu (VP) Romania 39 Elected
Takashi Yamazaki (VP) Japan 31 Elected
Fahu Chen China 21

This means that Barbaros Gönençgil is confirmed re-elected as Secretary-General, and Maria Paradiso and Phil McManus are re-elected – all for four years.  The EC will be joined for the period 2026-30 by Monica Ştefania Dumitraşcu and Takashi Yamazaki. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the unsuccessful candidate, and please rest assured that the IGU will continue to work closely with the Chinese National Committee.

Regards

IGU President