Institute of Directors appoints new Council Members
The Institute of Directors has appointed Allie Renison, Philippe Vogeleer, and Menai Owen-Jones to its Council following a comprehensive search process.
Together, they join the IoD Council to help oversee and advise the IoD Board, ensuring that it meets the Institute’s Charter goals and maintains its gold standard reputation for corporate governance.
Ms Renison is currently Director of Advocacy Practice at SEC Newgate, and was previously Head of EU and Trade Policy at the Institute of Directors. She has 15 years of experience working with stakeholders across Westminster and Whitehall, having previously served as Head of Strategy, Trade Advocacy in the Department for International Trade and Policy Advisor to the Secretary of State in the Department for Business and Trade.
Mr Vogeleer is a Chartered Director with over 25 years of experience in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector. Originally a tech lawyer, he has held senior positions in Legal & Regulatory, in Strategy, and in Business Development for Orange Group, Ooredoo Group, and Vodafone Group globally. He left his role as Global Head of Business Development at Vodafone Group in 2024 and now supports fintech, tech, and investment companies in Europe, Asia, and in the USA as a Non-Executive Director. He also teaches MBAs and supports two international non-profit organisations, Global Citizen and Women In Tech.
Ms Owen-Jones is a Chartered Director with a portfolio career as an award-winning Chief Executive, Non-Executive Director, and Independent Adviser. She previously served as Chief Executive of The Pituitary Foundation and is now Chief Executive of LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity, an Independent Adviser to the Welsh Parliament Senedd Cymru Commission, Co-Vice Chair of Wales Council for Voluntary Action, and Senior Independent Governor at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Ms Owen-Jones is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors, the Royal Society of Arts, and the Institute of Welsh Affairs, and holds advisory appointments including Chair of Social Leaders Cymru Project Advisory Group.
Ms Renison and Mr Vogeleer joined the IoD Council on 22 April 2025. Ms Owen-Jones will assume the role on 1 June 2025.
