South West

IoD South West runs a busy programme, including exclusive company visits and presentations, breakfasts with leading business speakers and dinners with entrepreneurs – all informative and valuable opportunities for members to learn, connect and build their business network.

The office is located at the stunning Bristol and Bath Science Park and is headed by regional director Simon Face. His team aims to help local businesses thrive, providing information, support and guidance for directors, entrepreneurs and other organisational and business leaders.

Members enjoy unlimited access to the Engine Shed lounge in central Bristol, as well as the Science Park atrium for informal meetings and working; both offer cafés, free WiFi and discounts on meeting room hire.

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Upcoming Events

Below is just a selection of the vast portfolio of events available.

IoD Director of the Year Awards UK Finals 2018

The finals of the Director of the Year Awards attracts some of Britain’s top business talent and recognises exceptional leadership and good governance.

Open to directors across the business spectrum, the occasion brings together the winners from our regions and nations, to determine who is the ‘best of the best’ in British business.

The awards are judged by a panel of experts and senior figures from both the IoD and across the wider UK business community.

South West branches

IoD South West covers one of the most active and vibrant regions in the UK, representing more than 2,000 members spread across six local branches – Bath & Wiltshire, Bristol, Devon & Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Somerset.