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West Midlands

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The IoD West Midlands region covers the counties of Staffordshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, as well as the urban areas of Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull and the Black Country and is made up of over 1,800 directors and senior decision makers.

Headed up by regional chair Jason Wouhra, the IoD West Midlands hosts a programme of seminars, business breakfasts and special events which give members the opportunity to listen, question and be inspired by business leaders, politicians and decision-makers.

Women as Leaders

Keep up to date with our latest Women as Leaders events. Our next event is on 12th July at John Lewis, Birmingham.

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Ian Graves is the IoD West Midlands’ Director of the Year

Ian Graves, director in charge of European Business Development at the National Grid, has been named the IoD West Midlands Director of the Year.

West Midlands branches

The regional head office is located at the IoD West Midlands Hub in the Library of Birmingham. It is led by our Regional Director Calum Nisbet, who is ably supported by Sue Hurrell.

The West Midlands region includes Birmingham, the Black Country, Shropshire, Staffordshire and parts of Derbyshire. It encompasses key towns and cities such as Wolverhampton, Dudley, Telford, Stoke, Shrewsbury and Stafford.

Within IoD West Midlands we are well supported by our two chairs, who help to ensure that we reach all our members across the region. Ian Priest is responsible for the Black Country area, while Richard Biseker looks after Staffordshire and Shropshire.

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About Coventry and Warwickshire branch

IoD West Midlands, led by chair David Trevis-Smith, is looking for members from the Coventry and Warwickshire area to join the local branch committee.

We are very active in the area and work hard to provide a regular programme of member events and activities. We are in need of fresh member input in order that the voice of local directors is heard and the needs of the region prioritised.

About Hereford and Worcester branch

With around 280 members, the Hereford and Worcester branch is ably led by Joanne Hodgetts and Mark Richardson who, with the help of the volunteer committee and IoD staff, support local members and organises inspirational and valuable business events in the area.

West Midlands Young Directors Forum (YDF)

The YDF 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.

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