About Standards Academy
We're on a mission to elevate governance, compliance, and ethics standards globally through expert training and certification.
Our Mission
Standards Academy was founded to bridge the gap between international governance standards and the practical needs of organizations worldwide. We believe that strong governance, robust anti-corruption measures, and effective compliance systems are the foundation of sustainable business success.
As an authorized PECB training partner, we deliver globally recognized certifications while ensuring our programs address the specific regulatory, cultural, and operational context of each organization we serve.
All faculty for our live-online or in-person events helped create the standards they teach and have been personally selected by the founder.
Dr. Axel Kravatzky
Founder of Standards Academy
Vice-Chair of ISO/TC309 Governance of Organizations
Convenor of ISO/TC309/WG1 Guidance for the Governance of Organizations
Melissa Roberts
Manager, Standards Academy
Former Assistant Vice President, Operations, Massy Group
Former General Manager, Pink Hibiscus
Former Director, Duty Free, Caribbean Airlines
Faculty
Dr Adam Richards
Represented UNDP in developing ISO/UNDP 53001
Senior Advisor to Social Value International
Ariosto Farias Jr
Head of the Brazilian Delegation to ISO/TC 309
Expert for Brazil on ISO 37001 and ISO 37301
Adriana Rosenfeld
Represented Argentina in developing ISO 20400
Coordinated IRAM's mirror committees on sustainable procurement and governance of organisations
"Good governance is not just about compliance—it's about creating organizations that earn trust, manage risks effectively, and deliver value to all stakeholders."
— Dr. Axel Kravatzky, Founder
Our Values
These principles guide everything we do, from course design to client relationships.
Excellence
We deliver world-class training that meets the highest international standards.
Relevance
Our programs are tailored for the practical needs of modern organizations.
Partnership
We work alongside our clients to achieve measurable outcomes.
Impact
We contribute to building ethical, well-governed organizations.
Aligned with Global Goals
Our work directly contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. By training professionals in anti-bribery, governance, and compliance, we help build the transparent, accountable institutions that underpin sustainable development.
- Reducing corruption and bribery in all forms
- Developing effective, accountable institutions
- Promoting ethical business practices
A Training Initiative Of
Standards Academy is backed by leading governance and compliance advisory firms.
Meaningful Governance Advisory
Incorporated in Estonia in 2025, Meaningful Governance Advisory OÜ is the network's international practice and the contracting entity for Standards Academy. Its practitioners co-authored the ISO 37000 series of governance standards.
Syntegra-360
Founded in Trinidad and Tobago in 2010, the practice has operated as Syntegra-360 since 2022. It advises boards and organisations on governance across the Caribbean and Europe. Its methodology is applied across the network.
Mithaq360
Based in Riyadh, Mithaq360 has been the network's delivery partner for Saudi Arabia and the Gulf since 2024. It helps organisations across the region build governance aligned with Vision 2030.
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