AMSTERDAM - s4story -- CDI Global BV, the Dutch holding entity of the international CDI Global network of professional services firms, announced today the expansion of its Board of Directors with several senior leadership appointments. These appointments follow the implementation of CDI Global's growth strategy completed in 2025 and reflect the company's commitment to strengthening governance, succession planning, and global network expansion.

The newly expanded Board of Directors includes:

• Rick Sommer – Chairman
• Bo Hjelt – Founder and Chairman Emeritus
• Jeff Schmidt – Executive Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
• Mark Van Beusekom – Managing Director, Corporate Office
• Craig Dickens – Managing Director, Investment Banking
• Cesare Tocchio – Managing Director, Europe, Middle East, and Africa
• Daniel Boutmy – Managing Director, Latin America
• Carmelo de las Morenas – Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer/Board Secretary
• Jacques Drouin – Managing Director, North America
• Rajesh Varma – Managing Director, India and Asia Pacific
• Federico Caligaris – Managing Director, Corporate Development and Industry Groups

To support strategic governance, CDI Global BV has formalized two standing Board committees:

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Nominating Committee
Chaired by the Board Chairman, this committee oversees the identification, evaluation, and nomination of Board candidates and successors for key leadership roles across the network, including Executive Managing Director, Strategic Leaders of Investment Banking and Corporate Development, and Regional Managing Directors.

Network Expansion Committee
Chaired by the Chief Strategy Officer, this committee provides strategic oversight of CDI Global's growth and expansion over a 3–5 year horizon. Responsibilities include guiding the network expansion plan, reviewing prospective member firms, evaluating partnerships or mergers, and monitoring progress toward expansion goals.

Board Governance and Charter
The CDI Global BV Board Charter establishes the governance framework, responsibilities, and operating principles of the Board, ensuring alignment with Dutch law, company Articles of Association, the Organisation Agreement, and shareholder resolutions. The Charter reflects a governance philosophy that balances the independence of member firms with the protection of the CDI Global brand, reputation, and long-term sustainability.

Key Board responsibilities include setting strategic direction, overseeing network expansion, protecting the brand and professional standards, financial oversight, and managing risk. Certain decisions—such as approving strategy, budgets, membership changes, governance amendments, or major structural transactions—are reserved for the Board and may not be delegated.

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About CDI Global BV
CDI Global BV serves as the governing entity of a worldwide network of independent professional services firms specializing in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and related transactions. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality advisory services while fostering collaboration across a global federation of member firms.

About CDI

CDI Global's international reach provides distinctive advantages for multinational clients. CDI Global has successfully partnered with and collaborated with clients around the world, in vertical sectors that span virtually every major industry.  Our executive team works collaboratively to meet your strategic goals and our success is built on the long-term relationships we develop, providing broader insight and opportunities for our clients. We are committed to conducting all of our business activities with confidentiality, respect and integrity.

For more information, visit https://www.cdiglobal.com.

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