North East & Cumbria
Always at the centre of business The voice of directors across the North East and Cumbria
Directors across the North East and Cumbria are part of a vibrant local community, sharing insight, experience and opportunities to support individual growth and contribute to the wider business economy. IoD North East and Cumbria connects established leaders and aspiring directors through professional networks, events and development opportunities.
Whether you’re already a member or considering joining, IoD North East and Cumbria offers valuable connections, fresh insight and opportunities to strengthen leadership, businesses and the regional economy.
Membership enquiries
If you’d like to find out more about membership, get in touch and we’ll do the rest.
Meet the chair
Claire is Head of Tax and Structuring at Arrow Global, with extensive experience operating at a senior management level across a variety of complex, multinational organisations.
In her role as Chair she is excited to champion the voice of this region and all of its diversity, with a particular focus on training and mentoring.
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Our ambassadors
- Alex Coates Ambassador
- Ian Dormer Ambassador
- Joel Popoola Ambassador and Africa SIG Lead
- Stephen Dunn Ambassador
Join today
Membership is open to everyone, from aspiring directors to those with senior-level responsibilities. Depending on your experience and the benefits you need, there are different tiers available.
Professional development
Find online courses from the IoD or in-person courses across England.
IoD Professional Benefits Programme
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North East & Cumbria team
