BKR International has appointed Arcangelo Agogliati as chair of its Worldwide Board, alongside Charlotte Tay as vice-chair, amid wider governance changes across the organisation.
The association of accounting firms said the appointments were confirmed at BKR’s 2026 Worldwide & Americas Conference held in Dallas, Texas.
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Agogliati, from Milan-based B&C Tax in Italy, succeeds Dave Davis of Johanson & Yau in San Jose, California.
He previously held the position of Worldwide vice-chair.
Davis will stay on the Worldwide Board in an ex-officio role for an additional year to provide continuity during the transition.
Agogliati said: “This is an important time for BKR, with new leadership and a renewed focus on how we can best support our member firms.”
Tay, a partner at San Francisco firm Lindquist, von Husen & Joyce, steps into the vice-chair post after serving on the Americas Regional Board.
The appointments follow the arrival of Jeremy Vokt, who became the CEO of BKR International in July.
BKR International CEO Jeremy Vokt said: “Arcangelo and Charlotte bring valuable experience and a strong commitment to BKR and its members.
“I look forward to working with them as we take the association forward. I would also like to thank Dave for his leadership as Worldwide Chair, and I am pleased we will continue to benefit from his experience over the coming year.”
The association has also appointed three new members to the Worldwide Board: Alicia Brockland of US firm Conner Ash, Iulia Lascau of Romania’s Argus Audit, and Martin Phelan of Walker Wayland Advantage in Australia.
Regional leaders also serving on the board include Peter Zimmermann of Schiff-Martini & Cie. in Germany, who became chair of BKR’s EMEA region in July 2026, and Ami Leng, chair of the Asia Pacific region.
The Worldwide Board includes representatives across three territories: the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The body is responsible for governance and strategic direction, supporting co-operation and commercial opportunities for member practices internationally.
