Our governance .

IOIC is a company limited by guarantee, run for and by its members. Everything we do is independent and exists for the benefit of our members and the profession we serve.

How we are governed. 


IOIC is a company limited by guarantee with no share capital. Our purpose is to raise the profile and professionalism of internal communication. We are run for and by our members, which means every activity we undertake is independent and exists for the benefit of our members and the profession we serve.

Our governance is set out in our Articles of Association.

Our board.


The Board of Directors has collective responsibility for running IOIC. Board members are elected by the membership and serve three-year terms.

They bring a breadth of experience from across the profession and are accountable to the members who elect them.

Our advisory boards and volunteers.

The Board is further supported by advisory boards and a volunteer community who between them bring additional expertise, specialist oversight and a direct connection to the members and practitioners we serve.

Standards and skills board. 


Provides expert guidance on professional standards and frameworks that underpin the development
of the profession.

Meet the standards and skills board >>

Fellowship board. 


Oversees the IOIC Fellowship, the highest individual distinction in internal communication, ensuring the rigour and integrity of the recognition process.

Meet the fellowship board >>

Our volunteers. 


Volunteers lead and support our regional and specialist networks, organising forums, discussions and events that give members a space to connect, share and explore the topics that matter most in their practice.

Meet our volunteers >>

Find out more.

Board of directors 


Meet the people elected by our members to lead IOIC. 

Meet the board>>

Annual reports


Our performance, priorities and progress, year by year.

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Professional standards


The code of conduct, ethical guidance and Profession Map.

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