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IoD Wales has more than 700 members, led by director Robert Lloyd Griffiths, and is headquartered at the historic Park House Club, in the heart of Cardiff.

We have a dedicated committee to assist businesses whether through representation or by organising events, seminars and conferences. The committee promotes business excellence through its support of training and development courses and annual occasions such as the Director of the Year awards. We also host networking and social gatherings for members.

Important message from IoD Wales

As from 31^st May 2017 we will no longer be based in The Parkhouse Club on Park Place in Cardiff and we are actively seeking new premises now. We are in discussions with a few parties and have a range of options on the table but have yet to finalise where we will be moving to – and consequentially when we will be moving.

IoD Wales business will carry on as usual during this period and we will be working remotely during this time. Our phone system will be operational using our telephone number 029 2038 9990 and we will retain this number into the future. All post can still be sent to the Parkhouse Club, 20 Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3DQ and this will be re-directed on to us.

Our e-mail addresses remain the same too - the office/Debbie Trotman, Simon Williams, our Head of Business Development, Jean Church our Wales Chair, and me.

We will of course keep you posted and advise details of our new address in due course.

Very many thanks for your continued support,

Regards
Robert

IoD Wales Director of the Year Awards

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IoD Wales Branches

North Wales North Wales
South Wales South Wales
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About North Wales branch

The North Wales branch has around 160 members and is led by chair Helen Watson. Her role, with the help of the volunteer committee and IoD staff, is to support local members and organise insightful and valuable business events in the area.

About South Wales branch

The South Wales branch has around 550 members and we operate an Ambassador scheme whereby members take responsibility for geographic and business areas. Information and market intelligence is directed into the main IoD Wales Office.

Wales Young Directors Forum

The YDF in South Wales aims to provide opportunities for younger, less experienced directors and executives to learn both from each other and from the more experienced business leaders who attend the events. We are currently in the process of establishing a YDF in North Wales.

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Policy in Wales

Historically, policy has been dealt with at the IoD headquarters in Pall Mall, and that remains the case for issues where the UK has the lead. But an increasing number of policy issues of relevance to business are determined in Cardiff Bay, not Westminster. Support for business, infrastructure investment, planning, education, skills, business rates and environmental regulation are among those activities devolved to the Welsh government.

Decisions taken in Cardiff have a direct impact on business in Wales and the competitiveness of the Welsh economy. In recognition of this, IoD Wales attaches great importance to engaging with the government to influence policies in ways that will assist rather than hinder growth, including playing a prominent role in the Council for Economic Renewal.

To maximise the returns on our resources, we must engage selectively. Regular priorities in our dealings with the Welsh government include modernising and enhancing infrastructure, providing a workforce fit for the 21st century, and increasing the role of the private sector in delivering public services. It is a reflection of IoD Wales’s standing in Cardiff that we are asked to lead on these issues.

We also respond where possible to Welsh (or indeed UK) government consultations, always with members' interests at heart.