Australian Institute of Company Directors

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is committed to excellence in governance. Its mission is to make a positive impact on society and the economy through governance education, director development and advocacy. AICD have a significant and diverse membership of more than 38,000 directors and senior leaders from across a wide range of industries, commerce, government, the professions, private and not-for-profit sectors.


The AICD is a founding member of the Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI).[1]

History

The origins of the AICD can be traced back to the United Kingdom’s Institute of Directors (IoD), formed by Royal Charter in 1906. Branches of the IoD appeared in the Australian states in the 1960s. These branches were amalgamated in January 1971 under the Institute of Directors in Australia, an autonomous body affiliated with the IoD in the United Kingdom. The challenge of servicing state branches saw the emergence of the Company Directors Association of Australia in 1982. The two bodies merged on 1 January 1990 to form the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Presidents and chairs

Structure

AICD has seven state divisions and an international business unit. The AICD board of directors consists of four national directors, seven divisional representatives and the MD and CEO. John Brogden FAICD joined the AICD as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in January 2015.

John Brogden FAICD joined the AICD as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in January 2015.[2]

Membership

Membership of the AICD includes access to a professional network, events, professional development and a voice on policy issues. There are six categories of membership:

Members require at least two years’ experience as either:

Entry to the category of Affiliate (AAICD) is appropriate for anyone who:

Education

AICD courses provide access to professional development opportunities for those interested in directorship and governance. AICD is focused on raising awareness and building understanding of governance practices and how the pursuit of excellence in governance translates to improved organisational performance. The courses are developed for directors by directors.

Advocacy

The AICD advocates policies on issues of interest to directors and represent members on these issues. AICD engages with legislators, regulators and other stakeholder groups on issues affecting directors and boards. AICD engages with legislators, regulators and other stakeholder groups on issues affecting directors and boards. (Reference needed).

Publications

AICD produces a range of publications on corporate governance and directorship. Members receive the Company Director magazine and regular e-newsletters. Research reports published include the NFP Governance and Performance Study.

References

  1. ↑ National Association of Corporate Directors, NACD. "NACD and eight other leading corporate director membership organizations form GNDI". NASDAQ.
  2. ↑ Main, Andrew. "John Brogden to take top job at AICD". The Australian.

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