Board of Trustees Structure
Leveraging donor generosity, we support the development of a competent global body of internal audit practitioners that enhances organizational governance and enhances and protects value.
Board of Trustees Structure
- President
- Senior Vice President
- 8 Trustees
Officers are elected by the members of the Internal Audit Foundation.
Competencies
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- Strategic thinking
- Global perspective
- Leadership capabilities
- Business acumen
- Fiduciary responsibility (e.g., put The IIA first)
- Fluency in English
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Qualification
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Trustees are usually chief audit executives or directors of internal auditing from diverse industries, senior governmental auditors, and professors in internal auditing.
Responsibilities
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As the governing body for the Internal Audit Foundation, trustees establish research priorities and match available funding to research projects and programs. They also direct fundraising initiatives and coordinate marketing and promotion of Internal Audit Foundation products. Trustees meet at least twice annually.
Term
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President and Senior Vice President serve one-year terms up to three terms. Trustees usually serve a three-year term and may be elected to a second term.
Note:
The Senior Vice President is expected to succeed the President of the Internal Audit Foundation Board of Trustees.