IOD Membership offers a unique platform for professionals, business leaders, and directors to enhance their knowledge of corporate governance and leadership. Members benefit from exclusive events, learning resources, networking opportunities, and thought leadership initiatives.
Welcome to IOD — where over 30,000 select Directors and Senior Executives from India and overseas connect, learn, and lead globally. (A unique platform combining insight, influence, and opportunity for future-ready directors.)
Headquartered in New Delhi, India, IOD is supported by Regional Centres in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, along with liaison centres across India and key international hubs including the UK, UAE, and Singapore—opening a gateway to a world of knowledge, engagement, and opportunity.
Offering many rewarding options to IOD Members - combining Learning, Knowledge-sharing and high impact Networking, enabling the IOD Global Boardroom community to Grow, Lead, and Excel in an increasingly complex world.
In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, IOD membership empowers Directors with the tools to navigate governance challenges, stay ahead of trends, and lead with integrity. As a member, you will access exclusive training, a dynamic Directors Databank, and opportunities to engage at top-tier national and international events. You will also gain recognition through the prestigious Golden Peacock Awards and benefit from Board Research & Advisory services that optimize performance and compliance.
Join IOD today to accelerate your leadership in Corporate Governance and shape the future of business globally.
IOD Membership Brochure
Former Managing Director
Director
Vice Chairman and Managing Director
Vice President, Center of Excellence
Director
Managing Partner
Head - Automotive and General Manager
Vice President - Human Resources
Managing Director
Medical Director
Advisor
Chief Financial Officer
General Manager - Human Resources
Senior Director - Product Development
Former Chief Manager (Scale IV)
Associate Director
IOD Membership application is a simple and structured process. Follow the steps below to apply for membership:
Choose Your Membership Category
Select the membership category that best matches your profile—Individual (Associate, Member, or Fellow) or Institutional (Start-up, Small, Medium or Large).
Submit Your Application
Complete the online application form, attach your CV/Company Profile, and pay the Entrance Fee.
Application Review
CV/Company profile will be reviewed by the Membership Committee to decide the eligibility and category.
Pay Membership Fee
Once membership application is approved by the Committee, applicant is required to submit the applicable Membership Fee.
Receive Your Welcome Kit
Your Membership Certificate, Card, and Welcome Kit will be dispatched after successful completion of the membership process.
Note: Membership is subject to the approval by the IOD Membership Committee.
Please note that the Membership Fee Structure is being revised with effect from 1st January 2027.
| Membership Category | Entrance Fee (One Time) | Admin Charges (One Time) | Annual Fee () | Life Fee () |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM.IOD — Associate Member | 2,500 | 5,000 | 10,000* | 1,00,000 |
| M.IOD — Member | 2,500 | 5,000 | 12,500 | 1,25,000 |
| F.IOD — Fellow Member | 2,500 | 5,000 | NA* | 2,00,000 |
| Membership Category | Entrance Fee (One Time) | Admin Charges (One Time) | Annual Fee () | Life Fee () |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional — Start-up | 2,500 | 1,000 | 12,500 | 1,25,000 |
| Institutional — Small | 5,000 | 2,500 | 25,500 | 2,50,000 |
| Institutional — Medium | 7,500 | 7,500 | 37,500 | 3,75,000 |
| Institutional — Large | 10,000 | 10,000 | 50,000 | 5,00,000 |
Note: One time fee of USD $100 will be in addition for overseas New Members (towards Administrative & Postal Charges)
The benefits of attending ‘Masterclass for Directors on ESG’ training programme are:
Join IOD India, an apex professional association serving Corporate Directors and Senior Executives in India and overseas for over 35 years.
Access exclusive networking opportunities, member events, seminars, conferences, and discussion forums with prominent directors, professionals, policymakers, and business leaders.
Receive a welcome kit containing a non-transferable membership card and certificate valid for the applicable membership period.
Use the applicable IOD post-nominals: AM.IOD, M.IOD, or F.IOD.
Receive a complimentary subscription to Director Today, IOD’s professional monthly journal. Global Members receive the digital edition.
Have your name listed on the IOD website and published in the monthly issue of Director Today.
Institutional Members may have their organisation’s logo featured on the IOD website and in Director Today.
Receive complimentary registration for selected IOD national conferences, workshops, and lectures.
Stay informed about national and international boardroom trends, governance developments, legal and statutory matters, and regulatory issues through IOD’s surveys, conventions, and workshops.
Super-senior citizens aged 80 and above receive up to 100% discount on administrative charges and 25% discount on the annual membership fee.
Persons with disabilities receive a 25% discount on annual membership.
Annual Members receive a preferential 15% discount on IOD training and professional development programmes.
Receive a special 15% discount on IOD publications, including Directors’ Handbooks, Winners’ Digest, conference proceedings, and souvenirs.
Avail additional benefits announced by IOD from time to time.
Receive complimentary registration for one international conference abroad each year. Additional international conferences are available at 50% of the applicable registration fee. National conferences in India remain complimentary for all members.
Receive a special welcome memento and a complimentary set of IOD Handbooks.
Get an individual or institutional profile, including a photograph and up to 100 words, published in one issue of Director Today and listed on the IOD website.
Receive complimentary registration on the IOD Directors Databank, connecting aspiring and serving Directors with organisations seeking board-level expertise.
Institutional Life Members may view up to 50 candidate CVs per year, free of charge, for identifying Independent Directors.
Receive a special 20% discount on Board and Directors’ Performance Evaluation and Corporate Governance Compliance services provided by IOD’s Board Research and Advisory division.
Receive a preferential 30% discount on IOD training and professional development programmes.
Share professional achievements in the Members’ Column of Director Today.
Contribute articles to Director Today and IOD Conference Proceedings, subject to approval by the Editorial Board.
Receive a special 25% discount on all IOD publications.
Existing Members converting to Life Membership receive a 10% discount on the Life Membership fee.
Senior citizens aged 60 and above receive up to 100% discount on administrative charges and 25% discount on the Life Membership fee.
Super-senior citizens aged 80 and above receive up to 100% discount on administrative charges and 50% discount on the Life Membership fee.
Women enrolling for Life Membership receive a special 25% discount.
Armed Forces personnel receive a special 25% discount on Individual Life Membership fees.
Persons with disabilities receive a special 25% discount on Life Membership.
Institutional Life Members are eligible for an annual felicitation programme.
Individual Life Members may participate in region-wise felicitation programmes.
New Individual Life Members — October, 2026
Former Managing Director
Director
Vice Chairman and Managing Director
Vice President, Center of Excellence
Director
Managing Partner
Head - Automotive and General Manager
Vice President - Human Resources
Managing Director
Medical Director
Advisor
Chief Financial Officer
General Manager - Human Resources
Senior Director - Product Development
Former Chief Manager (Scale IV)
Associate Director
New Members (Individual) — October, 2026
Associate Partner
Mariner Mariner
Chief Financial Officer
Sole Proprietor
Head - Environment
Additional General Manager - Finance
Managing Partner
Partner
Director - Information Technology Cybersecurity
Group Chief Internal Auditor
Chief Executive Officer
Former Executive Director
Research & Development Operations Lead, India
Managing Director
General Manager - Farm Sector Development Department
former General Manager
Founder and Chief Growth Architect
General Manager
General Manager
Regional Head - Operations Coordination
Co-Founder
Managing Director
Founder Director
Director
Former General Manager and Chief Technology Officer
Director
Visiting Faculty
Senior Vice President - Corporate Affairs & HR
Human Resources Head
Managing Director
Senior General Manager
Founder
Deputy Director
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Founder & Director
General Superintendent
General Manager - Human Resources
Senior Vice President
Director - Quality & Performance
General Manager
Director
Head of Finance
Managing Partner
Business Analyst
Institutional Members
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