Jack Kanholm holds an Engineering Master of Science degree from the Technical University of Denmark. He is a Registered Lead Assessor licensed by the International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA), a Lead Auditor under the Registrar Accreditation Board (RAB) Assessor Registration Scheme, and an AIAG certified Lead Auditor. His licenses cover ISO 9000, QS-9000, ISO 13485 (EN 46000) and ISO 14000 management systems.

Mr. Kanholm's experience with auditing and certifying management systems dates back to the first European ISO 9000 certifications in the mid-eighties. He is a prominent figure in the world of quality and environmental management systems. As an official consultant for the European Union he assists governments in Asia and Eastern Europe in setting up their ISO 9000 accreditation schemes; he is a public speaker and contributor of articles at conferences and professional publications; and he is an active auditor colaborating with major international registrars.