"Hugh and I first met when he was Software Architect with Hyperion and met at XBRL conferences. I was then already quite impressed not only by his technical expertise but by his capacity to express it in simple and understandable words. Too many geeks (and Hugh can't be perceived as one of them) are focused on 'the way to go' instead of the final objective. Hugh is defintely someone who knows 'where' to go, but obviously 'how' to go, creating the adequate framework to succeed. Last but not least, Hugh is just a nice person and I really enjoyed working with him, as a colleague but aslo as a partner in my capacity of Director of XBRL Activities at the IASB/IFRS Foundation."

— , Director, XBRL Activities IASB/IFRS Foundation.

"Hugh Wallis has a deep knowledge of the financial services and web data standards (such as XBRL) and the processes by which these standards are created. He has looked across multiple organisations to help create the process standards of XBRL International. Hugh's background in data warehousing was critical in his input to the XBRL Dimensions specification and subsequent developments. I would recommend Hugh without reservation. He is extremely hard working, and can keep a vast amount of detailed information readily at hand. He is exceptional at keeping project teams on track and focused on productive tasks. All of his work for XBRL International was executed with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism, coupled with technical excellence."

— , Audit Director, Deloitte & Touche

"Hugh Wallis is one of the leading architects of the XBRL industry who is well known for his contributions to the development of the XBRL specifications for XBRL International among many other technical achievements throughout his career. He has also helped a few leading organisations in the XBRL field like EDGAR Online/UBMatrix in their XBRL software development process to establish themselves as current market leaders in the XBRL industry."

— , CPA-SEC XBRL Reporting, Financial Services Company.

"I have worked and interacted with Hugh Wallis for more than a decade. He is a superb IT professional, with deep understanding of a wide variety of accounting, reporting and semantic technologies, including notably XBRL. The XBRL community would not have reached its current state without Hugh's invaluable work over this period."

— , Shidler College Distinguished Professor of Accounting, University of Hawai'i at Manoa.

"I've worked with Hugh on and off for over 10 years on extremely technical issues. He is very detailed oriented and focused with always an eye towards the goal and purpose. I have also collaborated with Hugh on the XBRL specification. He always provided valuable contributions and unique insights and perspective. I highly recommend Hugh for any organization."

— , Chief Data Architect, XBRL US, Inc.

"Hugh has managed to negotiate complex technical issues across the diverse cultural and industry differences in an international volunteer organisation - no mean feat. He brings common sense and a keen intellect to challenging situations - it's always a pleasure to work with him."

— , Director & CEO, XBRL Australia Limited,

"I have collaborated with Hugh in many of the technical XBRL working groups operating under XBRL International. That collaboration dates back to the very memorable specification working group tasked with producing the XBRL 2.1 specification. Throughout, Hugh has been an exemplary individual to work with. His combination of rigorous analysis, attention to detail, and adherence to due process have substantively improved the quality of materials produced by XBRL International. Few individuals, if any, share Hugh's understanding of XBRL technical matters and Hugh's awareness of how best to work within the structures and processes established by XBRL International. Beyond his technical capabilities, Hugh is a genuinely enjoyable guy to work with. He is trustworthy, personable, and has regularly proved capable of reconciling differing perspectives in a harmonious fashion."

— , Director, Galexy Pty. Limited

"Hugh is a long time experienced XBRL and IT specialist. He dedicated himself to XBRL since the beginning of this international consortium activity. XBRL is still growing technology and wide range of study and discussions over the specification is needed. He always played the important role of technical director to coordinate the activities and showed superb management ability..."

— , Member of the Board of Directors, XBRL International Inc.

"He is a great pioneer of XBRL and leader of global XBRL activities. His passionate of development and improvement XBRL as a global infrastructure of electronic disclosure would contribute for our future capital market."

— , Data Analyst, Nomura Research Institute.

"Hugh is amazing in his depth and breadth of understanding of XBRL. He is committed to the success of XBRL. In that regard, he is willing to share his time to help others understand the nuances of XBRL. He is able to communicate effectively with newbies and experts. Hugh's dedication to XBRL has contributed to its success."

— , Associate Professor, UALR

"I have known Hugh for many years and have always admired his work for XBRL International (XII) as a volunteer and as an employee. Hugh's knowledge of XBRL and XII's processes were of immense value when participating in various XII working groups"

— , Director, XBRL Australia Limited

"Hugh is a key figure behind the advancement of XBRL through a steadfast commitment to technology and standards process. It has been an absolute honor to contribute in working groups based on XII initiatives created and directed by Hugh where we are all stewards of a standard that produces financial transparency and accuracy, leading to a better world."

— , Software Architect Design Engineer, EDGAR Online, Inc..

"Hugh was the first XII technical staff member and he was responsible for development of XBRL Specifications and he had wonderful job. His outcome oriented working style was really fit for managing entire activities in Best Practice Board."

— , Chair, Best Practices Board, XBRL International.

"Hugh's work for XBRL International and his contributions to the development of the XBRL standards were constistently of the highest quality and were especially valued by those of us in the XBRL community who are not as gifted technically as Hugh."

— , Director; Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Baker Tilly Hong Kong.

"I have had a pleasure to work and interact with Hugh in a number of technical XBRL working groups for the past several years. His professional, organisational and cooperation skills were invaluable to achieve a consensus on specifications and resolution of issues. Without Hugh’s commitment, broad business understanding, technical proficiency, hard-working attitude and problem-solving approach, XBRL would not achieve the current level of success."

— , At-Large Steering Committee Representative, XBRL International Inc..

"Hugh has been the watchdog for all specifications and working group efforts for XBRL International and has guided many members into writing and contributing to these specifications. He has the history of all the changes in the specifications on memory and contributes from there with invaluable advice on how to proceed into new unchartered territories. I have always found it a pleasure to tap into him as a resource for 'why are things the way they are', and found him most helpful when in need for advice how to continue in procedural situations."

— , SBR-NL Lead Architect, Logius

"“I have worked with Hugh on XBRL international working groups and have found him as a very organized person, focused on the target and managing the group communication towards consensus. I am very pleased to work with him as his knowledge of the technical subject and of the organization are of very great value.”"

— , Manager, etXetera

"It was a pleasure working with Hugh who is perfectly suited and organised for tasks in the changing environment of international and worldwide organisations where diplomatic skills are so necessary."

— , Secretary General, XBRL Europe

"I've had the pleasure to collaborate with Hugh as a member of the XBRL Standards Board and chair of several XBRL Int. working groups. Hugh is a structured thinker with a good memory of past events and decisions. You need him as a guardian of the project conscience and a source of valuable information in a complex (IT) environment to keep the project on target."

— , SBR Netherlands Taxonomy, Logius

"I've known Hugh professionally for several years. His name is synonymous with XBRL standards. More than that, he possesses a rare combination of technical expertise and organizational savvy—of being able to articulate and solve deep technical problems, while at the same time ensuring that large groups of geographically diverse contributors keep their eye on the goal and get the job done. Highly recommended."

— , President, Lenz Consulting Group, Inc.

"Hugh has deep technical knowledge and a genuine ability to share expertise in meaningful ways. He's able to stay focused on where a project or task needs to go, as well as assessing collaborators and adjusting the path to the end. I've always found Hugh to be a warm and friendly spirit and have enjoyed our interactions."

— , Vice President, Internet Strategy & Member Services, XBRL US, Inc.

"I have worked with Hugh on XBRL for many years and have found him to be tremendously professional to produce high quality work. In particular his determination to keep the volunteer working groups of XBRL International moving forward towards their specification production goals balancing the need for speed with the need for rigour has enabled delivery of high quality standards."

— , Best Practices Board Member, XBRL International Inc.

"Hugh is a knowledgeable XML technology expert and helped each XBRL working group's progress. He devoted himself to XBRL standard."

— , Member of the Board of Directors, XBRL International Inc.

Hugh Wallis has received many recommendations from colleagues and business associates - a selection of these is reproduced below