The Institute of Directors in Ireland

The Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland is a dynamic network with 3,000 members drawn from companies large and small in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. As the foremost voice in the debate on improving corporate governance standards, IoD Ireland is dedicated to developing and improving the effectiveness and performance of directors and boards throughout Ireland.

Our membership is made up of the most forward thinking and successful business leaders in Ireland, and includes chief executives/managing directors, chairpersons, non-executive directors, senior executives and entrepreneurs.

As a member of the Institute of Directors in Ireland, we offer a wide range of resources designed for your personal and professional development as a business leader.

Benefits of IoD membership

• Events – exclusive access to 30+  inspirational events each year
• Access to expertise – director factsheets, briefing presentations via an exclusive member only area on our website
• Preferential director training rates - including workshops and the Chartered Director Programme
• Networking – unique opportunities to network with fellow business leaders
• Bespoke board services – the Boardroom Centre, board evaluation service, in-house training
• Complimentary airport lounge access – across airports in Ireland, the UK and Europe
• Exclusive discounts – including discounts on hotels and much more…

To be become a member and for more information on what we do, visit our website today.

News

Nearly 1 in 8 business leaders believes all staff will be back in their companies’ office/workspace after COVID-19 lockdown
90% of business leaders want law amended to allow virtual AGMs during crisis
89% of business leaders in new IoD survey back efforts to repair Ireland-UK relations post-Brexit
Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland statement on Budget 2020
“Worrying” findings but some positives in new Diversity in the Boardroom Report 2019
IoD reacts to An Tánaiste Simon Coveney's ‘Contingency Action Plan Update’ for Brexit
Irish Business Leaders fear negative Brexit impact
Brexit uncertainty dominates for Irish business leaders, as sentiment slips throughout 2018
Business leaders believe economy overheating
Chartered Directors, Imelda Reynolds and John Reynolds, join board of Institute of Directors in Ireland
Half of firms appoint external advisors to prepare for GDPR with a third of directors concerned about the cost of compliance
Uncertain business environment contributing to poor decision-making with Brexit posing greatest risk to business, say Ireland’s business leaders
Institute of Directors in Ireland welcomes Government focus on corruption and white collar crime
Aircraft leasing pioneer and Avolon CEO, Dómhnal Slattery, to speak at IoD’s prestigious Autumn Lunch
IoD Ireland and UK Directors Share Common Brexit Fears
Business leaders believe economy likely to crash in next five years
Tony Smurfit provides compelling account of recent Hostile Takeover Bid at IoD Autumn Lunch
Dan Flinter and Harry Lorton join board of Institute of Directors in Ireland
Impact of Brexit on Irish economy and business of significant concern, say directors
Cyber security a boardroom issue as 76% of directors say priority at board level has increased with spending on protection measures set to follow
Éilish Finan, Samantha McConnell & Catherine Woods winners at the IoD Chartered Director Programme Awards
Institute of Directors in Ireland elects Des Lamont as President. Elaine Coughlan and Gabriel D’Arcy join IoD board
Five Irish directors receive Chartered Director designation
Budget 2015 represents the turning point in the level of tolerance for further austerity measures

Press Releases

Passage of Bill to resolve ‘Catch-22’ situation on AGMs welcomed by Institute of Directors in Ireland
One-Third of Business Leaders See a ‘Second Wave’ of COVID-19 as Biggest Risk to Their Organisation
Maura Quinn appointed to the Executive Board of Rugby Players Ireland
Support for gender targets is up as unconscious gender bias remains top barrier to boardroom entry, finds IoD survey
200,000 employers around Ireland getting ready for major change to Revenue’s new payroll reporting system
Boards lacking formal culture to sustain future
Business leaders in favour of extending Confidence and Supply Agreement Infrastructure, housing investment and Brexit considered key priorities
Boards failing to commit to diversity as ‘who you know’ culture prevails Appointment process to private sector boards lacks transparency
Michael Somers appointed President of Institute of Directors
Increasing complexity and time commitment of Non-Executive Directors’ roles - Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD) research