GNDI Members

Information on the organisations which make up the Global Network of Director Institutes:

Argentina, the Institute of Corporate and Public Governance (IGEP)
- is a non-profit civil association based in Argentina and dedicated to studying, developing and promoting the best governance practices in business, non-governmental and public organizations. The IGEP promotes the professionalization and permanent training of the members of the boards of companies and organizations, through the development of the knowledge, skills and abilities that are essential to provide suitability for their professional performance. It also constitutes the professional meeting point, both for current corporate directors and graduates of training and certification programs in company direction.

Australia, the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is committed to excellence in governance. We make a positive impact on society and the economy through governance education, director development and advocacy. We have more than 41,000 members, including directors and senior leaders from business, government and the not-for-profit sectors. Internationally, we deliver world class governance courses and events, and have approximately 1,600 international members in more than 70 countries across Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and America.

Brazil, Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBGC), a non-profit organization, is Brazil's main centre for the development of best Corporate Governance practices. The IBGC organizes talks, lectures, forums, conferences, training courses and networking events for professionals, publishes books and conducts researches. The Institute also offers a Certification Program for Directors and Fiscal Council members, offering additional insight into a range of issues vital to improving their business performance.

Canada, Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) is Canada’s voice to and for directors and boards in the for-profit, not-for-profit and Crown sectors. As the national community for directors, the ICD is a not-for-profit, member-based association with a network of over 12,000 members and 11 chapters across Canada. The ICD fosters the sharing of knowledge and wisdom through education, professional development programs and services, and thought leadership and advocacy to achieve the highest standard of directorship.

Europe, The European Confederation of Directors’ Associations (ecoDa) is a not-for-profit association based in Brussels, acting since March 2005 as the “European voice of directors”. As a regional association of director organisations it is an Affiliate Member of GNDI. Through its national institutes of directors (the main national institutes existing in Europe), ecoDa represents around fifty-five thousand board directors from across the EU member states. ecoDa’s mission is to promote good corporate governance and improve the effectiveness of boards of directors and/or supervisory boards, particularly by means of appropriate director training, professional development and boardroom best practice.

Germany, Vereinigung der Aufsichtsräte in Deutschland e.V. (VARD)
Founded in 2012, is the voice for German supervisory board members ('Aufsichtsrat'). VARD’s members and stakeholders are represented in almost all seizes of companies and industries. VARD established its thought leadership in Germany by publishing professional standard guidelines for supervisory board members. VARD is a well recognized member within the ecoDa organization. Through its initiative 'Deutsches Corporate Governance Institut' VARD offers education, matching, research and other services and the bi-annual GermanBoardConference ('Deutscher Aufsichtsratstag').

Gulf States, GCC Board Directors Institute (GCC BDI) is the pre-eminent organization in the GCC for boards and directors. Founded in 2007, the Institute’s mission is to make a positive impact on the economies and societies of the region by promoting professional directorship and raising the level of board effectiveness. GCI BDI delivers open enrolment and tailored in-house workshops, conducts board evaluations, organizes seminars, conferences and an Annual Chairman Summit, as well as publishing research papers, for senior board directors in the 6 GCC countries namely Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. We have over 850 alumni members, representing 1800 companies in the Gulf, probably the most influential network of senior board directors and business leaders in the GCC.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD) is Hong Kong’s premier body representing directors to foster the long-term success of companies through advocacy and standards-setting in corporate governance and professional development for directors. A non-profit-distributing organisation with membership consisting of directors from listed and non-listed companies, HKIoD is committed to providing directors with educational programmes and information service and establishing an influential voice in representing directors.

Israel, Israel’s Directors Union (IDU) offers a variety of support services for directors, including business information, training programmes, professional advice, placement services for directors and networking opportunities. IDU represents the interests of directors in front of the Knesset and financial regulators, while coping with the changing environment. Given the global nature of the Israeli economy, members of IDU are keen to develop international relations with fellow directors and to learn about their experiences and best practices. Our International Relations Committee is dedicated to developing our mutual exchanges with other GNDI member organisations, including Directors’ delegations and joint seminars.

Malaysia, Malaysian Alliance of Corporate Directors (MACD) provides a membership entity for directors and leaders dedicated to improving the expertise, professionalism and status of our members; promotes sound corporate governance to influence the conduct of business and public affairs for the common good; and provides education, information and networking opportunities for members.

Mauritius, Mauritius Institute of Directors (MIoD) is Mauritius' premier director organisation. It aims to champion best business practices and effective corporate governance, supporting Mauritius as a regional leader; and to be the voice of Directors, through training and certification programmes, workshops and networking events, advocacy, research and thought leadership, reaching out to both private and public sector enterprises.

New Zealand, The Institute of Directors (IoD NZ) promotes excellence in corporate governance, represents directors’ interests and facilitates their professional development through education and training. The IoD offers members a Chartered Membership pathway through Member, Chartered Member to Chartered Fellow. This pathway raises the bar for New Zealand directors and positively differentiates IoD members who must commit to continuing professional development. The IoD also offers a number of services for boards to help improve board competence and achieve best practice. The Governance Leadership Centre (GLC) is the IoD’s research, policy, and thought leadership hub and it keeps members up-to-date on key governance issues and current best practice.

Pakistan, Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG) is Pakistan’s premier institute striving to promote good Corporate Governance in the country. A not-for-profit initiative, the institute provides information on corporate governance issues and developments and acts as a platform to provide members as well as non-members with value-add services, activities and networking opportunities. PICG organizes conferences, seminars and lectures independently or otherwise for its members and the public at large. PICG collects and circulates corporate governance information and provides research materials to members in a pursuit to enhance accountability of management to stakeholders including employees, customers, suppliers of the corporation, and the environment in which the corporation does its business.

Philippines, The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) is a non-stock, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the professionalization of Philippine corporate directorship. With a membership of over 300 Fellows, the institute is recognized as a national and regional resource for corporate governance policy advocacy, fora for discussions and training of directors. It is the only entity in the Philippines that has been accredited as a corporate governance training body by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Insurance Commission, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and Governance Commission for Government-Owned and -Controlled Corporations. Since its establishment in 1999 by Chairman Emeritus Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao, ICD has established relations with key foreign entities involved in corporate governance such the OECD, the Asian Development Bank, the International Finance Corporation and the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum. The institute also serves as the domestic ranking body of the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard which measures the adherence by publicly-listed companies to corporate governance best practices.

Russia, Independent Directors Association (IDA) is a membership organization uniting more than 1000 Directors and Senior Executives. The IDA is the leading director’s association and authority in the field of corporate governance in Russia. It works closely with regulators on a wide range of complex corporate governance issues, including recommendations for improvement of the Russian corporate governance code, listing rules, and amendments to legislation. The Association is a well-known organization for directors’ professional development, and it provides an acknowledged platform for the exchange of practical experiences through seminars, membership events and networking. Since its foundation in 2002 the Association is chaired by Alexander Ikonnikov - the leading advocate for improved corporate governance and BoDs’ efficiency in Russia with more than fifteen years’ experience serving on the boards of Russian and European companies.

Singapore, Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) is Singapore’s national association of company directors. SID promotes the professional development of directors and corporate leaders. It works closely with authorities, regulators, its members and other professionals, to pursue the highest standards of corporate governance and ethical conduct. Formed in 1998, membership of SID comprises mainly directors of Singapore publicly listed and other companies, lawyers, accountants, academics and other corporate governance professionals. In addition to individual membership, SID has also introduced corporate membership, to become a one-stop corporate governance resource base for the corporate community.

South Africa, Institute of Directors in Southern Africa (IoDSA) is one of the oldest directors’ institutes and the founder of the world-renowned King Reports on Corporate Governance for South Africa. The Institute provides networking and information sharing for members, board advisory services as well as director development for individuals and organizations.

Switzerland, Swiss Institute of Directors (SIoD) is Switzerland's leading resource for directors and boards in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. The SIoD fosters the sharing of board knowledge and experience through board education, board networking, and board services.

Thailand, Thai Institute of Directors (IOD) is a leading membership organization that strives to promote professionalism in directorship and good corporate governance in Thailand. The Thai IOD offers directors certification and professional development courses, provides a variety of seminars, forums and networking events, and conducts research on board governance issues and practices. Membership comprises board members from companies ranging from large publicly listed companies to small private firms

United Kingdom, Institute of Directors (IoD) is the oldest and one of the largest directors’ institute in the world and has been supporting businesses and the people that run them since 1903. It offers a range of support services for directors, including business information and advice, training, exclusive meeting facilities, professional expertise and networking opportunities. The IoD is a world leader in director training, certification and accreditation, helping thousands of directors in the UK and throughout the world to achieve the IoD Certificate and Diploma in Company Direction and to become Chartered Directors.

United States, The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) empowers more than 20,000 directors to lead with confidence in the boardroom. As the recognized authority on leading boardroom practices, NACD helps boards strengthen investor trust and public confidence by ensuring that today’s directors are well prepared for tomorrow’s challenges. World-class boards join NACD to elevate performance, gain foresight, and instil confidence. Fostering collaboration among directors, investors, and corporate governance stakeholders, NACD has been setting the standard for responsible board leadership for 40 years.