Institutional Structure
The Conceptual and Strategic Foundations of the Organisation
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The institutional identity of the organisation is fundamentally anchored in the personal dedication and precise strategic directions established by its founders and the active board members. Enduring cultural development necessitates a transparent structure and visionary individuals possessing the resolve to transform complex administrative frameworks into reality during a vital formative phase. These solid foundations successfully secure our operational capacity.
To this end, the individuals involved unite diverse professional expertise to consistently pursue non-profit objectives dedicated to the comprehensive advancement and long-term preservation of sequential literature. The directory of founders, honorary members, and the executive board presented here represents far more than mere formal record-keeping. It serves as the highest acknowledgment of those who actively shape the association's architecture.
Presenting these governance structures transparently preserves the organizational legacy and fosters accountability. Furthermore, it acts as an enduring benchmark and incentive for current and future stakeholders. This professional clarity inspires our entire community to continually commit to the long-term success and academic development of this cultural institution.
Last updated: 19 May 2026
Founders & Honorary Members
The founding and honorary members of the organisation deserve specific recognition here, as they constitute the core human foundation of this institution. Through their visionary efforts and voluntary commitment during the formal incorporation of the non-profit association, they established the legal and logistical parameters that guarantee an independent platform for sequential literature. They merit the highest acknowledgment for initiating this project, as their original impetus defines the ethical guidelines and quality benchmarks for all subsequent editorial and academic endeavors.
Board of Directors
(Last updated: 04.04.2026)
The executive board of directors holds responsibility for the operational governance, legal representation, and administrative and digital infrastructure of the organisation. Central to the current term of office is the strict enforcement of the internal editorial protocol, the targeted management of institutional resources, and the strategic planning of upcoming publication initiatives. Key responsibilities include cultivating international partnerships, overseeing membership structures, and coordinating active working groups. The precise division of executive portfolios ensures expert-led and transparent management of daily operations.
Ronald Mordiconi
Chairman
"Responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of editorial and scholarly comic research. In this capacity, he directs the development of internal documentation standards and complex scholarly protocols for the systematic recording, preservation and philological analysis of sequential art."
Joao Da Costa
Vice Chairman
"Responsible for providing operational support to the presidency and ensuring the institutional representation of the organization. In his role, he steers strategic member coordination, safeguards the continuity of organizational processes and actively supports the implementation of editorial and scholarly research projects."
Sam Marc Lucci
General Secretary
"Responsible for the administrative leadership of the organization and the strategic coordination of organizational processes. In his capacity as curator, he spearheads the planning, conception and creative implementation of exhibitions, cultural projects and institutional events designed to promote sequential art."
Julie Kremer
Treasurer
"Responsible for the overall financial architecture and the strategic budget planning of the organization. In her role as treasurer, she directs the economic management of institutional funds, oversees the monetary securing of research projects and ensures compliance with all legal financial regulations for the institution."