World Services Group Elected New 2026-2027 Board
The leadership transition will guide the 120-firm network of professionals through the next term.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in People
World Services Group has elected its 2026-2027 Board of Directors, with Raimondo Premonte stepping into the role of Chair. The network, which spans 150 jurisdictions and includes 23,000 professionals, finalized the leadership transition to oversee operations for the new term.
Why it matters
The board transition marks a shift in organizational oversight for a global legal and business network. Premonte, the incoming chair, has signaled his intent to develop a new five-year strategic plan for the membership organization.
The World Services Group encompasses 120 member firms and 23,000 professionals operating across 150 jurisdictions. The newly elected board replaces the leadership that served throughout the 2025-2026 term.
The players
Raimondo Premonte
The incoming Chair of the World Services Group who is tasked with developing a new five-year strategic plan.
Rafael Calvo
The outgoing Chair of the World Services Group board who will serve as Chair Emeritus for the next term.
Carolina Serra
The newly elected Chair-Elect for the 2026-2027 board term.
Leonardo Loo
The incoming Secretary of the World Services Group board.
Dr. Mathias Schroeder
The newly appointed Treasurer of the World Services Group board.
The details
The board election formalizes a shift in governance as the group moves from its 2025-2026 term into the 2026-2027 cycle. Raimondo Premonte replaces Rafael Calvo as Chair, while Carolina Serra moves into the Chair-Elect role. The transition also includes the appointment of Leonardo Loo as Secretary and Dr. Mathias Schroeder as Treasurer, alongside three new Directors, replacing outgoing board members.
Timeline
Rafael Calvo served as Chair of the network during the 2025-2026 term.
The newly elected Board of Directors assumed responsibility for the 2026-2027 term.
Market Landscape
This election marks the end of the 2025-2026 board term and sets a new course for the professional network. It follows the established pattern of leadership rotation inherent in large-scale professional services associations.
Operators in member firms should track the upcoming five-year strategic plan for changes to network resources or cross-border referral protocols. Watch for communication regarding new organizational initiatives as the 2026-2027 board solidifies its priorities.
The takeaway
Leadership transitions in global professional networks often signal pending adjustments to service standards and strategic priorities. Members should monitor the roll-out of the new five-year strategic plan for shifts in network participation requirements.
Further reading
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