Scott Neas is a Partner at ERM CVS and leads the Global Certification business. He brings extensive leadership experience in management systems, certification, quality, manufacturing, and engineering, with broad cross‑industry experience after starting his career in aerospace manufacturing. He has comprehensive knowledge across ISO management systems, product certification, GHG verification, and a wide range of industry‑specific and bespoke assurance programs. Scott helps organizations strengthen sustainable performance and drive continual improvement through credible, independent assurance and certification.
ERM CVS is delighted to invite you to our Expert Spotlight Series for an informal session exploring the latest ISO 9001:2026 FDIS update.
In this session, we will break down what the proposed changes mean in practice, how they are shaping the future of quality management, and how applying a sustainability lens can help future-proof your systems and drive broader business value.
We invite you to join this interactive session, where you will have the opportunity to ask our in-house experts your questions and gain practical insight into what to do next.
We’ll be covering some key topics including:
- Aligning with global shifts and the sustainability context - Understand the global sustainability landscape, regulatory changes, and stakeholder demands and the role of quality management in delivering impact
- What the FDIS confirms about the ISO 9001:2026 version - Understand key ISO 9001:2026 FDIS changes, themes, and what they mean for future quality management systems
- Strategic integration and opportunity - Explores integration of quality and sustainability, highlighting efficiency gains, governance simplification, and next generation systems
- Transition and integration readiness checklist - Learn how early action creates strategic advantage, not just compliance readiness


