Peter Kalmar
Hungary
President
Peter is an Organization Development consultant, senior trainer, founding member, and Managing Partner of Flow Group. He has been working in the field of OD for 15 years and brings over 20 years of experience in designing and delivering training programs.
As an external consultant and trainer, he leads complex organization and management development projects. His work primarily focuses on supporting change and development initiatives at the senior and executive management levels.
His areas of specialization include the development of management and organizational culture, the design and oversight of management training programs, facilitation of strategic and operational planning processes, and change management consulting.
Previously, he was a founding member, Managing Director, and consultant at PPL Consulting. He also served for many years on the Board of Presidents of the Hungarian Organization Development Society and later held the position of President of the Society.
He is committed to building long-term, direct, and mutually respectful partnerships with his clients, fostering collaborative relationships that support sustainable organizational growth and development.
Peter is IODA’s President since May 2026.
Alfredo Bernardo Mazive
Mozambique
VP Conferences & Events
Alfredo Mazive has a diverse background in agricultural mechanization, law, and business administration. He began his career in education, later founding a rural vocational center that equips school-dropout youth with skills for self-employment, reducing migration to cities.
An alumnus of the Anglophone OD training initiative in Africa, Alfredo also completed training in Conflict Resolution, Mediation, and Appreciative Coaching. He is a certified professional facilitator and IAF member since 2000.
For over 25 years, Alfredo has been a dedicated IODA member, helping organize the 27th IODA Conference in Mozambique (2012). He has contributed to global Aid and Development forums through the OECD/DAC, ACP LenCD, EIP, Afrik4R, and CABRI. Currently, he serves as Executive Director of the Human and Organizational Development Academy (Mozambique), Chairperson of the Desmond Tutu Center for Leadership (South Africa), and lectures on OD & Sustainable Development at ISG Mozambique.
Tímea Ágota Rózsa
Hungary
VP Affiliations & Partnerships
Tímea is an Organization Development practitioner and coach supporting clients through complex change processes. Her mission is to promote sustainable development while building a culture of trust that enables people and teams to work together efficiently. Although based in Budapest, Hungary, she works internationally in both the private and public sectors.
Tímea holds a master’s degree in management and leadership, with a specialisation in HR management and OD, and is a certified executive coach and Systemic Team Coach.
Alongside her consulting practice, she teaches and supports MSc and postgraduate students in courses related to OD and organisational learning at Corvinus University Budapest. She is a former board member and co-chair of the Hungarian Organization Development Society (2019–2026).
Besides consulting, she also works as a permaculture designer, supporting living systems for the benefit of people as well as the natural environment.
Jim Maddox
USA
VP Strategic Projects
Jim is a Change Strategist and Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas. He’s passionate about helping individuals and organizations experience life to the fullest, and engaging in positive, transformational change. He has a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and a Ph.D. in Community and Human Resources from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Jim is a Certified Management Trainer with Zenger-Miller/Achieve Global and a Registered OD Consultant (RODC). His current research focus centers on facilitating transformational change in developing communities and organizations and exploring the construct of resistance to change.
Lakshmidevi Vasudevan
India
VP Membership & Communications
Lakshmidevi Vasudevan is an Organization Development and Dance movement therapy (DMT) practitioner. Her inner work of change started with ISABS (Indian society for applied behavioural science) ODCP (Organisation development certification program) and continued with awareness to change through movement from DMT in Tata Institute of social sciences (TISS), Mumbai. Her all-time mentors and go to persons are Vasudevan Alasingachar,
VM Ramalingam and Sohini Chakraborty. (Ocean of wisdom & knowledge in OD & DMT)
Lakshmi brings embodied experience and movement exploration as an integrated approach for holistic growth and development of people for all age group and gender. Having around 20 plus years of overall experience, she has worked as HR professional for 11 years. As a Founder of “Way to Roots” for last 13 years she is into OD consulting. From 2019 she is integrating embodiment and movement practice through “Kalpavriksha4you” as part of interventions.
She is also a professional classical dancer and finds meaning, solace and expressions through movement and dance. She is passionate about holding monthly online space for people to bring back the forgotten body wisdom through “Body wisdom circle.”
James Eckley
South Africa
Operations Manager
James is responsible for the day-to-day operations of IODA, ensuring that the organization runs smoothly and efficiently. He is your go-to contact for all member-related queries, including membership applications, renewals, account support, and general correspondence.
In addition to supporting our global community of members, James plays a key role in coordinating the work of the Executive Committee (EC) and various sub-committees.
With a strong commitment to service and collaboration, James helps maintain the rhythm of IODA’s operations, making sure that our systems, people, and projects stay aligned with our mission.
Sophie Dazin
Spain
Marketing & Communications
Sophie leads Marketing, Social Media, and Communications for IODA, helping promote our global activities and connect our vibrant international community.
She ensures that IODA’s mission, events, and impact reach audiences around the world. From crafting compelling campaigns, managing digital engagement, and updating the website, Sophie works to amplify voices across the OD field and build lasting relationships within and beyond our network.
Claudia Raffo
Chile
General Vice President
Claudia Raffo is an experienced Organization Development consultant, executive coach and public speaker specializing in innovation, organizational design and leadership development.
She has worked with multinational organizations across industries, helping executive teams strengthen collaboration, improve performance and align organizational culture with strategic goals.
Originally from Chile, Claudia brings extensive international experience and a strong understanding of the Latin American business context.
She holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Development and Behaviour and is a certified facilitator with Kaospilot and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Claudia is General Vice President of IODA since October 2026.
Ron Banerjee
USA
Interim Treasurer