2026 category · 11 honorees
Director Institutes
Institutes that train and support company directors and boards in Asia-Pacific, picked by our editors from public information.
Honoree
Singapore Institute of Directors
The Singapore Institute of Directors runs courses such as Company Director Fundamentals on the duties of board members. Members can join its mentoring programme, where experienced directors guide newer ones.
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Institute of Corporate Directors
The Institute of Corporate Directors has worked on better boards in the Philippines since 1999, from an office in Salcedo Village, Makati. It belongs to the Global Network of Director Institutes.
Indonesian Institute for Corporate Directorship
The Indonesian Institute for Corporate Directorship offers directorship, corporate governance and leadership training. Its headquarters is in the Prof. M. Sadli building on Jalan Salemba in Central Jakarta.
Institute of Directors, India
The Institute of Directors was set up in India on 12 July 1990 as a not for profit body for corporate directors. It runs a masterclass for directors and regional conclaves on governance in cities such as Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD)
VIOD was formed in 2018 with technical support from IFC and has its head office in Hanoi. It runs the Director Certification Program and a Corporate Secretary Master Program.
Japan Association of Corporate Directors
The Japan Association of Corporate Directors was set up in November 2001 by people who run and advise Japanese companies. It researches corporate governance, trains directors and helps companies find outside board members.
Taiwan Corporate Governance Association
The Taiwan Corporate Governance Association promotes better corporate governance in Taiwan. It offers director training, governance system reviews and board performance evaluations, and it publishes books.
Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia
The Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia runs a community for directors that offers membership, training and networking. Its office is at Mercu 2 in KL Eco City, Kuala Lumpur.
Australian Institute of Company Directors
The Australian Institute of Company Directors says it is committed to strengthening society through world-class governance. Its site traces the institute back to the UK Institute of Directors, formed by Royal Charter in 1906.
Institute of Directors New Zealand
The Institute of Directors New Zealand serves directors through branches in towns from Whangarei to Queenstown. Its postal address is in Wellington.
Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance
The Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance was set up on 1 December 2004. It offers director training, ESG advisory and board evaluations from its Karachi office.