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Jack Morton

Director of Certification & Accreditation

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Years at GlobalCert:

15 Years

Years in the Industry:

20 Years

Awards:

2022

Boston Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in Boston”

2021

Person of the Year Award – USA Construction Association

2020

Honorary Doctor of Business Administration, Curry College

2018

Community Leader Award – USA Construction Association

Professional Summary

Highly respected certification and accreditation expert with over 18 years of experience in the field of conformity assessment, ISO standards implementation, and accreditation management. Known for deep technical knowledge, strong leadership in multi-standard certification, and maintaining accreditation body relations at a global level. Passionate about ensuring certification integrity, auditor competence, and client trust through rigorous system oversight.

Core Competencies

  • ISO/IEC 17021-1 Certification Body Operations

  • Accreditation Body Relations (UKAS, IAS, JAS-ANZ)

  • Multi-standard Certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001)

  • Auditor Competence Development & Qualification

  • Impartiality & Risk Management in Certification

  • Certification Process Governance & Scheme Management

  • Accreditation Audits, Surveillance & Compliance Oversight

  • International Standards Implementation & Interpretation

Professional Experience

GlobalCert (UK) — London, United Kingdom
Director of Certification & Accreditation (2018 — Present)

  • Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of all certification schemes offered by GlobalCert globally

  • Maintain direct liaison with accreditation bodies for initial accreditation, surveillance, and scope extensions

  • Oversee auditor approval, competence maintenance, and performance evaluation programs

  • Ensure global certification operations comply with ISO/IEC 17021-1 and related accreditation standards

  • Lead technical committees on scheme updates, industry best practices, and risk assessments

GlobalCert (UK) — London, United Kingdom
Certification Scheme Manager (2013 — 2018)

  • Developed certification processes and auditor guidelines for multiple ISO standards

  • Managed accreditation body assessments and facilitated successful surveillance audits

  • Led cross-functional teams to harmonize certification delivery across regions

British Certification Authority — London, United Kingdom
Senior Certification Officer (2007 — 2013)

  • Handled multi-standard certification projects and auditor coordination

  • Supported clients in preparing for certification audits and scope expansion

  • Participated in scheme development and accreditation compliance programs

Education

Master of Science (MSc) in Quality & Compliance Management
University of Warwick — UK (2006)

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Industrial Management
University of Sheffield — UK (2004)

Certifications & Training

  • Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015 — IRCA Certified

  • ISO/IEC 17021-1 Implementation & Compliance — UKAS Training

  • Risk Management in Certification — Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)

Professional Affiliations

  • Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), UK

  • Member of the International Auditor & Compliance Association (IACA)