Marcos E.J. Bertin Quality in Governance Medal
Purpose and History
The IAQ Marcos E. J. Bertin Quality in Governance Medal recognizes exceptional contributions to the practice or development of sound principles of good governance based on application of quality-related principals and methods.
Award Recipients
Executive Role Model
2009 James Houghton, Chairman Emeritus, Corning Inc., USA
2010 Emilio Odebrecht, Chairman, Odebrecht, Brazil
2011 Fred-Henri Firmenich, Former Chairman, Firmenich S.A., Switzerland
2012 Masahiro Sakane, Chairman, Komatsu Ltd., Japan
2013 Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus, Tata Group, India
2014 Pekka Ala-Pietila, Chairman, Solidium OY, Finland
2015 Sr. Mary Jean Ryan, Board Advisor, SSM Health Care, USA
2015 Gregory H. Watson, Business Excellence Solutions, Ltd, Finland
Personal Contributions
2009 Ira Millstein, Senior Partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges, USA
2010 Martin Hilb, Chairman, Corporate Governance Center, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
2011 Ram Charan, CEO, Ram Charan Associates, USA
2012 Philip Armstrong, Head, Global Corporate Governance Forum, USA
2013 John Carver, Carver Governance Design, Inc.
2013 Miriam Carver, Carver Governance Design, Inc.
2014 Christ Pearce, Global Governance Services Ltd.