Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of the Ghent PDF Workgroup heads the organization and carries its day to day work. Currently the Executive Committee consists of seven positions; all seven positions are filled by people selected by the complete Ghent PDF Workgroup. Each year half of the positions become available; new representatives are chosen from a list of candidates put forward by the member organizations.

The positions in the Executive Committee are open for association and vendor members both, with the exception of the Chair position which can only be filled by association members.

Chair

The Chair shall be the Chief Officer of the Workgroup; shall, subject to the control of the Executive Committee and the Members, have general supervision, direction and control of the business. The Chair presides over all meetings and ensures the objectives of the Workgroup are met at all times.

Currently: David L. Zwang (IPA)

Vice Chair

The Vice Chair supports the chair by giving guidance and support. In case of absence or disability of the Chair, the Vice Chair performs all functions of the Chair.

Currently: David van Driessche (Enfocus)

Executive Director

The Executive Director shall manage all day-to-day activities of the Workgroup; coordinates and schedules Workgroup meetings; serves as focal point for internal communication including meeting agendas, meeting minutes and deliverables.

Currently: Vicki Blake (ICS Color)

Marketing Officer

The Marketing Officer shall communicate the objectives and work of the Workgroup. This shall be done by publishing the specifications of the Workgroup, by issuing press releases or other updates to the press, by actively marketing the Workgroup and by helping its members in their internal and external communication.

Currently: Tom Peire (fourpees)

Technical Officer

The Technical Officer provides input on technology related issues, serves as liaison between the Workgroup and any technical sub-committees and oversees development of the reference implementations.

Currently: Stephan Jaeggi (PDFX-ready)

Documentation Officer

The Documentation Officer shall lead the team that writes documentation on the specifications put forward by the Workgroup. This documentation should be useful to both members and non-members. It should allow associations to view and use the results of the Workgroup and give vendors enough technical information to comply with any relevant part of the specifications.

Currently: Peter Kleinheider (callas software)

Treasurer

The Treasurer holds adequate and correct books and records of the accountsof the Workgroup.

Currently: Andy Psarianos (PPA)