About IoD Bermuda
The IOD philosophy is to support, represent and set standards for directors
Supporting businesses since 1903
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has been supporting businesses and the people who run them since 1903. As the UK’s longest-running organisation for professional leaders, the IoD is dedicated to supporting its members, encouraging entrepreneurial activity and promoting responsible business practice for the benefit of the business community and society as a whole.
The IoD promotes professionalism in the boardroom
The IoD professional development programmes
High standards of excellence and professionalism in the boardroom are essential for organisations of all sizes and in all sectors of the economy to succeed. The IoD professional development programmes provide specific training for current and aspiring directors who wish to stay abreast of governance and leadership developments. Chartered Director – the IoD’s flagship qualification for directors, awarded under Royal Charter – is the only professional director award of its kind.
Setting professional standards in bermuda
About the IoD Bermuda Branch
The IoD Bermuda Branch delivers the IoD professional development programme, informal CPD training featuring subject experts and networking to its 150 resident members. Our members represent diverse professionals from international and local, listed and unlisted, large and small, and for-profit and not-for-profit companies. The Branch Executive meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Members are encouraged to submit ideas that will enhance local network experiences.
Established in 1991 and growing every year
history of the iod bermuda
The IoD Bermuda was formed as a branch of the United Kingdom’s Institute of Directors (IoD) in 1991. During its early years, the Branch concentrated on increasing membership and developing a director community through the delivery of educational seminars, hosting an annual member dinner, developing the Young Enterprise program, and providing scholarships to students attending the Bermuda College.
As Bermuda’s status as a leading international financial centre developed, there was also an increasing focus by international regulatory agencies and executive business leaders worldwide on ensuring the application of good corporate governance principles and practices across industry sectors.
In 2012, Bermuda Branch revitalisation discussions began with the desire to support the jurisdiction in retaining its premier status by creating greater awareness of developments in corporate governance principles and practices, and promoting professionalism for directors.
In 2013, the Branch was relaunched to grow and diversify the resident director pool by providing current and aspiring directors access to the knowledge, skills and mind-set training available through the IoD Chartered Director programme, topical seminars led by subject matter experts and networking events which stimulate thinking and encourage debate on governance issues facing businesses in Bermuda.
The IoD Bermuda has over 150 members from all sectors of the business community.
