Transparency International Chair and Vice Chair re-elected at annual membership meeting

Transparency International’s Annual Membership Meeting, which took place online from 6-8 November 2026, re-elected François Valérian and Ketakandriana Rafitoson as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors for a further three year-term.

Two Board members were also re-elected: Silvina Bacigalupo (Transparency International Spain) and Bruno Brandão (Transparency International Brazil). The meeting, which is a key part of Transparency International's governance model, also confirmed the re-appointment of Anita Ramasastry as a Board member. Each will serve another three-year term.

François Valérian, Chair of Transparency International, said:

"I am very honoured by this renewed trust from Transparency International's movement. At a time when we're seeing abuses of power and attacks on civic space in countries across the world, our movement's work to stand up for people's rights and champion democracies where power serves all citizens is more vital than ever."

Transparency International is a global movement working in over 100 countries. The annual membership brings together national chapter representatives and individual members to oversee its formal bodies, vote on resolutions, and hold leadership accountable. The membership formally approved the Annual Report and Financial Statements.

A resolution amending the accreditation policy was adopted, which allows national chapters-in-formation additional time to achieve full accreditation in exceptional circumstances, subject to Board approval. The change responds to challenges posed by shrinking civic space and global funding cuts.

The meeting also reaffirmed Transparency International's strategic priorities and commitment to building a strong, effective global movement against corruption.