ASNT Announces Inaugural Global Advisory Board

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) The American Society for Nondestructive Testing Inc. (ASNT) is pleased to announce the appointment of the inaugural members of its Global Advisory Board, a new advisory body established to provide structured international insight and strategic guidance to the ASNT Board of Directors.

Approved by the ASNT Board of Directors in October 2025, the Global Advisory Board was created to strengthen how ASNT listens, learns, and leads globally as the nondestructive testing (NDT) profession continues to evolve in an increasingly interconnected world.

The inaugural Global Advisory Board includes leaders representing North America, Latin America, Europe, South Asia, and East Asia & Pacific, bringing broad geographic diversity and deep expertise across industry, certification, research, standards, technology, and workforce development.

“The Global Advisory Board represents an important milestone for ASNT,” said Jason Riggs, ASNT President. “The expertise and diverse perspectives of these distinguished professionals will help us better understand regional opportunities and challenges while strengthening our ability to serve the worldwide NDT community.”

Inaugural Global Advisory Board Members

  • Jorge Amsler, CEO, BRUKE SA (Brazil)

  • Damien Clarke, Director of Strategic Development, IRISNDT

  • Conor Douglas, Inspection Engineer, BP LLC

  • Emilio Gonzalez, President, Spanish Association for Non-Destructive Testing (AEND)

  • Arturo Hernandez, Managing Director, INTERINSPECT S.A.C. (Peru)

  • Anura Jayatilaka, Founder and Managing Director, mat JN Industrial Solutions (Sri Lanka)

  • Jingyan Ji, Executive Director, Chinese Society for Nondestructive Testing

  • Joseph Krynicki, Principal NDE Engineer, ExxonMobil

  • Vivek Ligade, Global Quality Leader, Emerson Automation Solutions (India)

  • Jose Luis Ponce Lopez, General Director, JP Inspecciones (Mexico)

  • David Pope, CARICOM Regional Director, Global Compliance Service

  • Carlos Serrano, Director of Sales, LATAM, Eddyfi Technologies

  • Steven Snyder, Supplier Manufacturing Engineering Lead – SME, Westinghouse Electric Co.

  • Johannes Vrana, CEO, Vrana GmbH

Members have been appointed to two-year terms beginning 1 July 2026, and ending 30 June 2028.

The Global Advisory Board will focus on high-level, forward-looking issues affecting the global NDT community, including standards, certification systems, technology adoption, workforce development, training, partnerships, and international growth opportunities. Members will also serve as ASNT ambassadors at international conferences, professional meetings, and society engagements.

“The challenges and opportunities facing the NDT profession increasingly transcend national borders,” said Neal Couture, ASNT CEO. “By bringing together respected leaders from around the world, the Global Advisory Board will help ensure ASNT remains informed by diverse perspectives as we develop programs, partnerships, and strategies that benefit professionals worldwide.”

While referred to as a board, the Global Advisory Board is advisory in nature and does not have governance or fiduciary responsibilities. Its purpose is to serve as a strategic sounding board for the ASNT Board of Directors, offering regional insight, perspective, and recommendations grounded in international experience.

The Global Advisory Board will hold a kickoff meeting in July 2026 and will meet in person during the ASNT Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio, in October 2026.

About ASNT

ASNT is the association for nondestructive testing (NDT) professionals committed to making the world a safer place. NDT professionals detect irregularities, flaws, and defects in materials, components, and structures that could compromise the safety, reliability, or functionality of an object or structure. Established in 1941, ASNT supports members with certifications, professional development, industry insights, advocacy, events, publications, and networking opportunities and is focused on fostering the growth of future generations of NDT professionals through the ASNT Foundation. Serving more than 22 000 members and certificate holders worldwide, ASNT is the largest technical society for NDT professionals. ASNT is based in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in Houston, Texas, Washington, DC, and Chennai, India.

Media Contact: Garra Liming, Director, Public Relations & Government Affairs

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

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