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IoD Members’ Update January 2026

This issue opens our 2026 Member Ezine with expert insights, strategic perspectives, and updates on the evolving governance landscape. You’ll find guidance on managing risk, understanding shifting EU ESG rules, strengthening leadership judgement, and navigating Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the EU. We also highlight key findings from recent IoD research shared with Government, upcoming events designed to inform and connect directors, and a spotlight on our growing member community. Plus, explore new articles, webcasts, and learning opportunities to equip you for the year ahead.

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IoD Members’ Update December 2025

This issue highlights of IoD Ireland’s Annual Christmas Lunch, a festive occasion that brought members together for networking, entertainment, and reflection on the year’s achievements. We also feature details of upcoming events designed to strengthen governance and leadership skills, and a spotlight on our diverse member community. You’ll also find expert insights on topics ranging from GDPR changes and State Board applications to sustainability, governance, and director responsibilities and advocacy updates shaping the future of Irish business. You can also discover new learning and education opportunities for 2026 with our essential Workshop Catalogue.

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IoD Members’ Update November 2025

In our November 2025 ezine, we preview a rich line-up of upcoming events and webinars on Judgement at Work, Fraud Risk, Fitness and Probity, Climate Change & Design Thinking, and AI. This issue features thought leadership from Gervaise Slowey CDir, Sara Savidge and Paul Stapleton CDir alongside the latest OECD governance insights and a Board Composition factsheet. Irene O’Gorman, CMO at KPMG is profiled in our member spotlight. You will also find highlights and recordings from our recent Leading in Governance Conference, plus our newly published Position Paper advocating important updates to the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies, part of our ongoing commitment to strengthen governance standards across Ireland. 

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IoD Members’ Update October 2025

In our October 2025 ezine, we welcome new Council members Margaret Sweeney CDir and John McDonnell.  We also shine a spotlight on IoD member Paul Stapleton CDir of ESB. The newsletter also shares expert insights, factsheets, and articles including the tasks of Board directors, cybersecurity and boardroom resilience, and a webcast on board evaluations. We feature exclusive events on governance, cybersecurity, and AI, and highlight our upcoming Leading in Governance conference 2025. We also share our upcoming workshops and director training, and celebrate our Chartered Director Programme graduates.

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IoD Members’ Update September 2025

Our September 2025 ezine introduces our Leading in Governance Conference 2025, a key networking event for directors and C-suite leaders. It includes details of upcoming webinars on board effectiveness, governance, and AI, plus thought leadership from Jim Power, Steven Roberts CDir, and David Carlin. We feature a due diligence factsheet for prospective board members and a Member Spotlight on Natasha Adams, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at Tesco. Explore new sustainability workshops, browse our 2026 Workshop Catalogue, celebrate newly accredited Chartered Directors, and note our sponsorship of the CEO of the Year Medium Business award.

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IoD Members’ Update August 2025

In our August 2025 ezine we share highlights from our annual Summer Networking Reception. We also feature a member spotlight on Emma Dignam, Company Secretary and Head of Governance, Aon; thought leadership articles on board effectiveness, sustainability reporting, and diversity; and GNDI Global Reports on AI and climate change. We also announce a series of upcoming governance-focused events, and learning opportunities, including our Cyber Security workshop, member benefits, and much more.

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IoD Members’ Update July 2025

In our July 2025 ezine we share highlights from our recent in-conversation event with EU Commissioner Michael McGrath, and our Chartered Director (CDir)Network event. We also feature a Member Spotlight on Ken Bowles, CFO, Smurfit Westrock; a Director Factsheet on Gender Balance; thought leadership articles from Mary-Elizabeth McMunn, on SEAR, Teri Kelly on reputation risk, and Alan Duffy CDir on leadership and sustainability; plus upcoming events, director training, and much more.

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IoD Members’ Update June 2025

In our June 2025 ezine we are delighted to announce the recent appointment of Helen Nolan as the new President of IoD Ireland; we are also delighted to announce Mary Keogh as the first recipient of the inaugural Gary Kennedy Chartered Director Programme Bursary. We feature a Member Spotlight on Lorraine Wrafter CDir, INED and Chair of Remuneration & Nominations, Ignitis Group; a Director Factsheet on Restructuring & Insolvency 2025; an exclusive in-person event with Commissioner Michael McGrath; thought leadership articles from Dr Margaret Cullen and Alan Tyrrell; director training and much more.

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IoD Members’ Update May 2025

Our May 2025 ezine features a Member Spotlight on David Hardiman, Chief Technology Officer, Abbey Capital; a Director Factsheet on the EU ESG legislation CSRDD/CSDDD; an exclusive in-person event with Commissioner Michael McGrath; a thought Leadership Article by Paul Lynch, IoD Ireland Member, Experienced Independent Non-executive Director & Chair, who outlines how he built his non-executive director portfolio; a webcast on Navigating Auditing and Risk; director training and much more.

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IoD Members’ Update April 2025

Our April 2025 ezine features a Member Spotlight Kevin Potts, Chief Executive, Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU); ESG Panel on what recent EU updates mean for directors; an exclusive Irish Times article by Majella Mungovan, Global Finance Operations at Meta, discussing Finance, Innovation, and Regulation; a webcast on Digital Governance with Dr Valerie Lyons, Company Director, and COO, BH Consulting; an Employment update Director Factsheet, must-attend events and director training.

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IoD Members’ Update March 2025

Our March 2025 ezine features a Member Spotlight on Brendan Jennings, former CEO of Deloitte Ireland and current Chair of Glenisk, Keelings, and PM Group; ESG Panel on what recent EU updates mean for directors; an Irish Times interview with IoD Ireland member, Peter Oakes; a Company Law Update webcast; must-attend webinars on Digital Governance and Audit & Risk, and director training.

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IoD Members’ Update February 2025

Our February 2025 ezine features a Member Spotlight on Catherine Doyle, General Manager at Microsoft Ireland; updates on the Irish Foreign Investment Screening regime courtesy of McCann FitzGerald; a new IAF Factsheet courtesy of Addleshaw Goddard; a CSRD/ESG webcast;  must-attend webinars on Company Law and Dawn Raids, and director training.

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IoD Members’ Update January 2025

Our January 2025 ezine features an opinion piece by IoD Ireland CEO, Caroline Spillane CDir, in the Business Post, discussing three critical priorities the new Government must address to support business leaders; a CSRD and ESG webinar; expert insights on sustainable literacy with Professor Simon Haslam CDir; an article on DORA/NIS2 compliance; and upcoming member events and director training.

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IoD Members’ Update December 2024

Our December 2024 ezine features a recap of our annual IoD Ireland Christmas Lunch; a webcast on Cyber Security Risk with Paul Gillen, Chief Security Officer and Country Manager, Barclays Bank Ireland; a director factsheet on amendments to the Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024; and upcoming member events and director training.

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IoD Members’ Update November 2024

Our November 2024 ezine features newly published research on Tech Governance; a webinar on Cyber Security Risk with Paul Gillen, Chief Security Officer and Country Manager, Barclays Bank Ireland; a director factsheet on the recently published Irish Corporate Governance Code and upcoming member events and director training.

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IoD Members’ Update October 2024

Our October 2024 ezine features a thought leadership article by Brian Honan, Chief Executive Officer of BH Consulting on the NIS2 Directive; a director factsheet by McCann Fitzgerald LPP; and a response to Euronext Dublin's consultation on the Irish Corporate Governance Code.

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IoD Members’ Update September 2024

Our September 2024 ezine features a thought leadership article by Margot Slattery CDir, Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Social Sustainability, ISS; a director factsheet by McCann Fitzgerald LLP and our latest member events. It also highlights upcoming director training, and exclusive member content.

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IoD Members’ Update August 2024

Our August 2024 ezine features a thought leadership article by Austin Boyle, Managing Director and Head of Technology, Accenture; a director factsheet by McCann Fitzgerald LLP and details on the launch of the Gary Kennedy Chartered Director Programme Bursary. It also highlights upcoming director training, and exclusive member content.

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IoD Members’ Update July 2024

Our July 2024 ezine features a thought leadership article by Aidan McHugh, Partner, BDO; a director factsheet by McCann Fitzgerald LLP and a webcast on Gen AI. It also highlights upcoming director training, and exclusive member content.

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IoD Members’ Update June 2024

Our June 2024 ezine features upcoming member events, a director factsheet on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act and the IoD Ireland Director's Handbook. It also highlights upcoming director training, and exclusive member content.

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IoD Members’ Update May 2024

Our May 2024 ezine features a thought leadership articles by Dr Rachel Widdis, Director EMEA, Article and Marion O'Donnell, Sustainable Investment Advisor. It also highlights upcoming director training, and exclusive member content.

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IoD Members’ Update April 2024

Our April 2024 ezine features blogs by Alice Murphy, Charity Lawyer and Governance specialist, Partner, Mason Hayes & Curran LLP and Barry Scannell, Solicitor, Consultant - Technology, William Fry LPP. It also highlights upcoming director training, events, and exclusive member content.

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IoD Members’ Update March 2024

Our March 2024 ezine discusses the research findings of our latest survey on State Board Governance. It also highlights upcoming director training, events, and exclusive member content.

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IoD Members’ Update February 2024

Our February 2024 ezine introduces our new short programme, Psychology of the Boardroom. Led by Dr Wieke Scholten, this two-day in-person programme covers topics including behavioural risk management, boardroom dynamics, and collective decision making. This ezine also includes upcoming events, director training and exclusive member content.

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IoD Members’ Update January 2024

Our January 2024 ezine introduces the new look IoD Ireland. Learn more about our new brand identity and why it marks a new era for IoD Ireland. The ezine also includes upcoming events, director training, and exclusive member content.

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IoD Members’ Update December 2023

Our December 2023 ezine includes latest news, such as video recordings from IoD Ireland's flagship event, IoD Ireland's Christmas appeal, blogs from Helen Martin, Chief Executive, Charities Regulator and Alice Murphy, Charity Lawyer and Governance expert, and Partner, Mason, Hayes & Curran LLP, and a director factsheet courtesy of McCann Fitzgerald LLP. The ezine also includes upcoming events, director training, and exclusive member content.

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IoD Members’ Update November 2023

Our November 2023 ezine includes latest news, such as IoD Ireland's flagship event highlights, an IoD Ireland AI survey, and a director factsheet courtesy of McCann Fitzgerald LLP. The ezine also includes upcoming events, director training, and exclusive member content.

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IoD Members’ Update October 2023

Our October 2023 ezine includes latest news, such as IoD Ireland's graduation event, a sponsor announcement for our annual Christmas Lunch event, and a director factsheet courtesy of McCann Fitzgerald LLP. The ezine also includes upcoming events, director training, and exclusive member content.

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IoD Members’ Update September 2023

Our September 2023 ezine includes latest news, such as IoD Ireland's flagship event, a blog written by Sean MacHale, Partner, EY Financial Services, and a director factsheet courtesy of McCann Fitzgerald LLP. The ezine also includes upcoming events, director training, and exclusive member content.

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IoD Members’ Update August 2023

Our August 2023 ezine includes latest news, such as IoD Ireland's Summer Reception event, blogs written by Bill McCluggage, Chief Information Officer Expert and Mark Seavers, Chief Investment Officer, IQ-EQ Fund Management Ireland Ltd, and a director factsheet courtesy of McCann Fitzgerald LLP. The ezine also includes upcoming events, director training, and exclusive member content.

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IoD Members’ Update July 2023

Our July 2023 ezine includes latest news, such as IoD Ireland's IAF consultation submission, welcoming IoD Ireland's new Board and Member Services Director, and a blog written by Richard Browne, Director, National Cyber Security Centre. The ezine also includes upcoming events, director training, and exclusive member content.

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IoD Members’ Update June 2023

Our June 2023 ezine includes a news story announcing the new IoD President and board members. The ezine also includes our latest news, upcoming events, director training, and exclusive content such as webcasts and Director factsheets.

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IoD Members’ Update May 2023

Our May 2023 ezine includes a member survey about the Individual Accountability Framework ahead of our upcoming event with Gerry Cross, Director of Financial Regulation Policy and Risk, Central Bank of Ireland. The ezine also includes our latest news, upcoming events, director training, and exclusive content such as webcasts and Director factsheets.

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IoD Members’ Update April 2023

Our April 2023 ezine includes an update on the implementation of the Central Bank of Ireland's Individual Accountability Framework (IAF) and highlights the Generation Equal campaign launched by Accenture in conjunction with Spunout.ie, Youth Action Panels, and Event FUEL. The ezine also includes our latest news, upcoming events, director training, and exclusive content such as webcasts and Director factsheets.

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IoD Members’ Update March 2023

Our March 2023 ezine marks International Women’s Day and includes a report on our gender pay gap event at Beauchamps LLP in partnership with the Charities Institute Ireland (CII). The ezine also includes our latest news, upcoming events, director training, exclusive content such as webcasts, and an insightful guest blog.

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IoD Members’ Update February 2023

Our February 2023 ezine looks at our latest Director Sentiment Monitor research report, which includes fascinating and insightful findings in relation to cyber security. The ezine also includes our latest news, upcoming events, director training, exclusive content such as webcasts, and an insightful guest blog.

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IoD Members’ Update January 2023

Our January 2023 ezine marks marks the 30th Anniversary since the incorporation of the Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland. The ezine also includes our latest news, upcoming events, director training, exclusive content such as webcasts, and an insightful guest blog.

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IoD Members’ Update December 2022

Our December ezine presents the results of our ESG research titled, 'The State of ESG in Irish Boardrooms', conducted in partnership with the Diligent Institute. The ezine also includes our latest news, upcoming events, director training, exclusive content such as webcasts, and an insightful guest blog.

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IoD Members’ Update November 2022

Our November ezine presents the results of our IoD members only Director Sentiment Monitor research for Q3 2022, which has a particular focus on the area of Diversity and Inclusion. The ezine also includes our latest news, upcoming events, director training, exclusive content such as webcasts, and an insightful guest blog.

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IoD Members’ Update October 2022

The October member ezine includes our congratulations to all of those who received their Certificate and Diploma in Company Direction, part of the Chartered Director Programme, at our graduation event. The ezine also includes our latest news, upcoming events, director training, exclusive content, an insightful guest blog and member benefits.

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IoD Members’ Update September 2022

Our September member ezine addresses what we have been, and are, doing on the area of ESG, including the addition of an extra Leading Sustainability course due to increased demand. The ezine also includes our latest news, member benefits, such as upcoming events, director training, exclusive content, and an insightful guest blog.

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IoD Members’ Update August 2022

Our August member ezine addresses the recent IoD Summer Networking Event at the Airfield Estate. The ezine also includes our latest news, member benefits, such as upcoming events, director training, exclusive content, an insightful guest blog, and continues to provide a profile of members for members in our dedicated member profile section.

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IoD Members’ Update July 2022

I hope to see many of you at our upcoming IoD Ireland Summer Reception at the Airfield Estate in Dublin, which is one of the highlights of the IoD’s events' calendar. It is a wonderful opportunity for IoD members to socialise and network with their fellow members in a relaxed environment at the historical Airfield House and its beautiful garden.

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IoD Members’ Update June 2022

As we welcome the summer season, I hope this allows you all some time for rest and relaxation, but also reflection on the continuing issues that face all business leaders.

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IoD Members’ Update May 2022

Our recent New Members' event in The Dean, Harcourt St, Dublin, was a very enjoyable experience where new members got to meet each other face-to-face, many for the first time.

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IoD Members’ Update April 2022

It was a pleasure to welcome members and their guests at our Spring Lunch last week. The address by Minister Michael McGrath, Minister of Public Expenditure and Reform, covered a range of important issues of the day, not least the many challenges faced by business and Government through the first quarter of the year.

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IoD Members’ Update March 2022

I am looking forward to meeting many of our members in person once again at our IoD Spring Lunch, on Friday, 1st April, at the InterContinental Dublin Hotel. Minister Michael McGrath TD will be our Guest Speaker at an uncertain time for Ireland and, indeed, the world.

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IoD Members’ Update February 2022

The lifting of many of the public health restrictions has provided a bright and encouraging start to the new year. So, did our recent event with Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor, Central Bank of Ireland, when he outlined his expectation that growth would return to pre-pandemic levels.

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IoD Members’ Update January 2022

I would like to wish you and yours a happy and healthy 2022. We are delighted to publish the latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors. Congratulations to you all. I also extend best wishes to all commencing or continuing the programme this year.

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