Didier Michaud-Daniel, CEO of Bureau Veritas, shares his thoughts on some of the most crucial contemporary issues around trust in his essay entitled “The new standard of trust. Advocacy for responsible progress.”
Trust is the foundation of economic exchanges, and has become a necessity for building a sustainable world. Having developed strong relationships with customers and partners in multiple business sectors around the world, Mr. Michaud-Daniel is a front-line observer of business trends.
As a consequence, the role of testing, inspection and certification organizations is transforming. They must help clients bolster their credibility by providing proof of the impact of their activities and products. These organizations also need to support clients in developing responsible progress—something without which trust cannot grow.