Governance

Meet The Institute of Leadership's Board of Trustees

The Board is responsible for the Institute's strategic direction, ensuring that its business is conducted in accordance with its charitable aims, and for monitoring its operations and overall performance. Current Board Members include:

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Emrys Green

IoL, Chair of the Board
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Oliver Rendell

IoL, Interim Deputy Chair
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Andrew Kincaid

IoL, Board Member

Emrys is an experienced charity leader who brings extensive knowledge of governance, organisational development, stakeholder engagement and digital transformation. A passionate advocate for developing future leaders and amplifying young people's voices, as Chair of The Institute, Emrys helps shape the organisation's strategic direction and long-term impact.

As a Fellow, Advocate of the Year and active contributor to Institute events, Oliver cares deeply about our members and mission. With experience as a charity Chair, he brings strong governance, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to help the Institute grow, innovate and inspire leadership everywhere.

As Chair of our Risk and Finance Committee, Andrew brings expertise in finance, business analysis and organisational performance, alongside a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Following a previous commission in the RAF Volunteer Reserve, Andrew remains actively involved within the armed forces community and public service networks.

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Sarah Hawke

IoL, Board Member
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Michael Tabirade

IoL, Board Member
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Sarah Fox

IoL, Board Member

Sarah is a business coach, mentor and former CEO with extensive experience in executive leadership, business consultancy and coaching. With a background spanning education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship, she brings practical insight and a people-first approach to supporting The Institute's mission.

Michael is an experienced leader with expertise in leading digital transformation, organisational change and strategic planning across the public and healthcare sectors. Alongside his work as an author, coach and speaker, he brings a thoughtful approach to developing leaders and fostering leadership development within organisations.

Sarah is an experienced senior business leader with expertise in internal business operations and corporate governance. A passionate advocate for learning and development, she is committed to helping individuals and teams maximise their potential, combining strategic thinking with a people-centred approach.

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Hannah Mitchell

IoL, Board Member

Hannah brings financial leadership, strategic insight and a track record of improving performance and effectiveness. As well as being a champion for digital innovation, Hannah helps the Institute deliver real value for every member, caring deeply about developing people and teams.

Emrys Green

Emrys Green

IoL, Chair of the Board

Emrys is an experienced charity leader who brings extensive knowledge of governance, organisational development, stakeholder engagement and digital transformation. A passionate advocate for developing future leaders and amplifying young people's voices, as Chair of The Institute, Emrys helps shape the organisation's strategic direction and long-term impact.

Oliver Thomas Rendell

Oliver Rendell

IoL, Interim Deputy Chair

As a Fellow, Advocate of the Year and active contributor to Institute events, Oliver cares deeply about our members and mission. With experience as a charity Chair, he brings strong governance, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to help the Institute grow, innovate and inspire leadership everywhere.

Andrew Kincaid

Andrew Kincaid

IoL, Board Member

As Chair of our Risk and Finance Committee, Andrew brings expertise in finance, business analysis and organisational performance, alongside a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Following a previous commission in the RAF Volunteer Reserve, Andrew remains actively involved within the armed forces community and public service networks.

Sarah Hawke

Sarah Hawke

IoL, Board Member

Sarah is a business coach, mentor and former CEO with extensive experience in executive leadership, business consultancy and coaching. With a background spanning education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship, she brings practical insight and a people-first approach to supporting The Institute's mission.

Michael Tabirade

Michael Tabirade

IoL, Board Member

Michael is an experienced leader with expertise in leading digital transformation, organisational change and strategic planning across the public and healthcare sectors. Alongside his work as an author, coach and speaker, he brings a thoughtful approach to developing leaders and fostering leadership development within organisations.

Sarah Fox

Sarah Fox

IoL, Board Member

Sarah is an experienced senior business leader with expertise in internal business operations and corporate governance. A passionate advocate for learning and development, she is committed to helping individuals and teams maximise their potential, combining strategic thinking with a people-centred approach.

Hannah Mitchell

Hannah Mitchell

IoL, Board Member

Hannah brings financial leadership, strategic insight and a track record of improving performance and effectiveness. As well as being a champion for digital innovation, Hannah helps the Institute deliver real value for every member, caring deeply about developing people and teams.

The Institute of Leadership is a specialist membership organisation that raises the professional standards of leaders and managers. The Institute is governed by a Board of Trustees.

The Institute of Leadership: Institute Governance

The Institute of Leadership is a charity registered both in England & Wales ( 248226 ) and in Scotland ( SC039693 ), and a UK company limited by guarantee ( 601049 ). Its registered office is 19 Highfield Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3BH.

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