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The Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland is the leading membership body for directors and business leaders. Our purpose is to instil stakeholder trust and confidence in organisations by educating, informing, and supporting directors and business leaders to lead successfully. Our vision is for Ireland to be an exemplar of corporate governance.

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Our Vision

Our Vision is for Ireland to be an exemplar of corporate governance.

Our Purpose

Our Purpose to instil stakeholder trust and confidence in organisations by educating, informing, and supporting directors to lead successfully.

Our Values

  • Integrity

    As competent and ethical professionals, we hold ourselves to the highest standards. Good is never good enough. Members are attracted to join because we are authentic and excellent at what we do.

  • Innovation

    We are forward thinking, always aspiring to improve and change for the better. We are ambitious to create a greater impact for the Institute and our members. We listen to learn. We are enterprising and energetic. We are proactive, action-oriented problem solvers.

  • Inclusivity

    We collaborate and co-operate to get the best outcomes. We are open to ideas and diverse views and actively seek the opinions of people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are active in the community and take our social responsibility seriously.

Our communications approach is from the point of view of best practice in corporate governance. For this reason, you will not see us commenting on, or criticising, specific individuals or boards for governance failings.

IoD Council

IoD Council

This section includes the full list of IoD Council members, including our President and Company Secretary.

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IoD Executive

IoD Executive

This section includes information on IoD Ireland staff and their contact details.

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IoD Governance

IoD Governance

For the latest on our own governance structure, including our annual reports and information regarding our AGMs.

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For me, personally, the IoD represents one of the most important networks of individuals in the country – senior business leaders who provide thought leadership and drive economic activity.

Graham Stewart

Commercial & Finance Director, Hospital Services Limited

I have been a member of the Institute of Directors for five years now and have attended a number of workshops and training programmes to brush up on my skills and to ensure that I am legally compliant in all my directorship roles and responsibilities. The IoD hosts a number of very beneficial briefing sessions and is a very supportive organisation that has enabled me to make connections with other peers that would have been unavailable to me prior to my membership.

Oonagh O'Hagan

Owner & Managing Director, Meagher’s Pharmacy Group