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Yorkshire & North East

Urban area in Yorkshire, England

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IoD Yorkshire & North East is committed to supporting our diverse member base through director development and the lobbying of key decision makers in the region and nationally.

Regional Director, Natalie Sykes, supported by the administrative team, work for our six branches to deliver a series of high-profile events that offer valuable networking and learning opportunities for our members.

Our purpose is to engage with our growing membership, guiding, inspiring and supporting their life in business.

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Don't miss a beat - be the best leader you can be

Look out for our CPD Directors' Skills Days and ensure you future-proof your board and organisation. You will be among other leaders across the region, which will also give you the opportunity to connect and learn from each other.

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Key Events

Make sure you attend our engaging and informative events throughout the year

IoD North Yorkshire Business Breakfast 16th January 2020 Find out more	IoD North Yorkshire Annual Dinner 23rd January 2020 Find out more	IoD North East Business Leaders' Dinner 26th March 2020 Find out more
IoD South Yorkshire Annual Dinner 30th April 2020 Find out more	IoD Humber Luncheon 1st June 2020 Find out more	IoD Yorkshire & NE Director of the Year 2nd July 2020 Enter Now

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IoD Humber Luncheon 1st June 2020
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IoD North East Business Leaders' Dinner
26th March 2020

Yorkshire & North East branches

Through our six active branches we represent members' interests at the highest level and have been responsible for attracting some of the most influential and aspirational speakers in the UK to the region.

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West Yorkshire West Yorkshire
North Yorkshire North Yorkshire
South Yorkshire South Yorkshire
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About East Yorkshire branch

"The IoD East Yorkshire branch works hard to organise inspirational and valuable business events for members – and indeed someone thinking about becoming a member - through a varied programme of events themed around key issues and developments.” - Pat Coyle, Chair, IoD East Yorkshire

About West Yorkshire branch

"The West Yorkshire branch has an expansive and diverse area in both terms of geography and members’ interests. Our Meet Up events provide a great opportunity for members to showcase their companies and make new contacts. I am also a Chartered Director and offer my support to anyone going through the programme" - Dr Richard Smith, Chair, IoD West Yorkshire

About North Yorkshire branch

The North Yorkshire branch, led by chair James Cain, and vice chair, Caroline Pullich, supports local members and organises inspirational and valuable business events in the area with the help of the volunteer committee and IoD staff.

About South Yorkshire branch

“The South Yorkshire branch supports and connects local members, organising inspirational and valuable business events with beacon organisations in the area. We encourage members to learn together and become even better Directors”. - Prof Keith Jackson, Chair, IoD South Yorkshire

About North East North branch

"The North East (North) is a vibrant, dynamic and growing region with IoD members represented across all sectors. IoD Membership offers access to world class speakers and events across the region and an opportunity to become part of a responsive, reflective and relevant network to help you grow personally and professionally." – Ammar Mirza CBE, Chair, IoD North East North

About North East South branch

"The North East (South) branch proudly supports Company Directors in the TS, DL and northern YO postcode areas. Giving the region a much needed and powerful voice of business, I will co-ordinate a series of regular events and lunches alongside a dynamic local committee, relevant to the needs and challenges faced by our vibrant region." – Karl Pemberton, Chair, IoD North East South

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As the UK heads towards the possibility of leaving the EU without a deal, it can be difficult for businesses to know where to go for guidance. Amidst all the political noise and confusion, the IoD is here to give business leaders the information they need to help them prepare and plan. A no-deal doesn’t have to mean no idea.

Visit the IoD Brexit hub for the most up to date information.

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