David Liebman is the Artistic Director of the IASJ. He is started the IASJ in 1988. The Artistic Director sees to it that the initial purpose of the IASJ is maintained: creating cross-cultural communication through jazz education. In all artistic matters, the Artistic Director is consulted by the Daily Board and the Executive Director.
Walter (Wouter) Turkenburg is the Executive Director of the IASJ. The Artistic Director and the Executive Director work closely together. The Executive Director sees to it that the IASJ Service Bureau is offering support to the IASJ Members, takes care of all communication within the IASJ and helps to prepare and execute the IASJ Jazz Meetings.