World Services Group Elected New Board of Directors
The global network appointed Raimondo Premonte as its new board chair for the 2026-2027 term.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in People
World Services Group has elected its Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term, with Raimondo Premonte stepping in to replace Rafael Calvo as Chair. This leadership transition follows the completion of the 2025-2026 operational year.
Why it matters
The board election marks a shift in leadership for the organization as it looks to sustain its international operations. Incoming Chair Raimondo Premonte plans to guide the network through a new five-year strategic development plan.
The network currently consists of 120 member firms across 150 jurisdictions. These entities support a combined professional base of 23,000 individuals globally.
The players
Raimondo Premonte
He is the newly elected Chair of the World Services Group.
Rafael Calvo
He is the former Chair who now serves as the Chair Emeritus for the organization.
Carolina Serra
She was appointed as the Chair-Elect of the World Services Group for the upcoming term.
Dr. Mathias Schroeder
He serves as the Treasurer of the organization.
World Services Group
It is a global network of professionals and firms that provides legal and corporate services.
The details
The newly elected leadership includes Carolina Serra as Chair-Elect, Leonardo Loo as Secretary, and Dr. Mathias Schroeder as Treasurer. Outgoing Chair Rafael Calvo transitions to the role of Chair Emeritus, while Machiuanna Chu, André Vautour, and Jaime Robledo Vásquez have stepped down from the board.
Timeline
Rafael Calvo served as Chair of the network during the 2025-2026 term.
The newly elected Board of Directors assumed its duties for the 2026-2027 term on September 21, 2026.
Market Landscape
This leadership transition aligns the organization with its new five-year strategic framework. It positions the network to maintain its competitive presence across the 150 global jurisdictions where its member firms operate.
The change in board leadership ensures the continued provision of services for clients utilizing the network. Members and corporate partners can expect business continuity as the new board begins its term.
The takeaway
The transition to a new board indicates a pivot toward long-term organizational planning for the global network. Professionals within the network should prepare for shifts in strategic direction as the new leadership team implements their five-year plan.
Further reading
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