The written procedure inviting the Board of Governors to vote on the proposed appointment was initiated on 7 May 2008.
The decision to appoint Mr Plutarchos Sakellaris was taken on 3 June 2008, the date on which the requisite majority of votes in favour was reached. Mr Plutarchos Sakellaris therefore took up the position of Vice-President and Member of the Management Committee on 1 August 2008.
Furthermore, the Board of Governors conferred the title of Honorary Vice-President on Mr Torsten Gersfelt.