The six were voted on to the Board from a shortlist of 18 exceptional candidates. Three of the six candidates have been reappointed, after their last three-year tenure expired: Liz Cochrane, Andrew Harvey and Justine Stevenson.
And three people join the Board for the first time: Laura Colantuono, Will Fox and Joe Salmon.
Suzanne Peck, president of IoIC, said: “We are so lucky to have people passionate about our profession who are also keen to be involved and to play an active role in shaping our Institute. With such a wealth of great candidates putting themselves forward for the Board, our thanks go to everyone for standing.
“To the new Board members joining us, ‘welcome’, and we look forward to working with you.”
The IoIC Board is fundamental to guiding the strategic direction of the Institute, as well as representing internal communication to wider business, government, society and the media."
Jennifer Sproul, chief executive of IoIC, adds, “it’s an exciting time for the IoIC and the profession. With so many plans to advocate for the work of our profession and enhance the experience for our members, I am really looking forward to gaining fresh ideas and continuing to work with our board to see us develop and grow as an Institute”
Meet our board members
Our newly appointed and reappointed board members.
“This is such a pivotal time for internal communication professionals. Our value is increasingly recognised – and likely to be tested more given emerging economic circumstances. The IoIC has a vital role to play in helping us raise our game still further. I'm so glad to be able to play a part in that. Thank you so much to everyone who gave me a vote.”
Liz Cochrane, course director for the Masters in Internal Communication Management and director of Facta Consult.
“I’m honoured to join the IoIC Board and grateful to everyone who voted for me. I couldn’t be more proud of the work we are doing as internal communicators, and I can’t wait to get started and help shape the future of this amazing profession!”
Laura Colantuono, head of internal communications, international at The Kraft Heinz Company.
“I'm honoured to be elected to the IoIC Board. I am excited to get stuck in and help drive the work towards a more inclusive and diverse profession, one where our value and huge potential as internal communicators are supported and recognised by each other, the industry and organisations alike.“
Will Fox, internal communications manager at Beamery
“I’m delighted to be re-elected to the Board of the IoIC, the only professional body dedicated to Internal Communication in the UK. The IoIC offers huge value and support to the IC profession and I look forward to working with the CEO, Jennifer Sproul, and the rest of the board, to ensure the IoIC continues to offer the very best levels of support to its members and the profession, over the long-term.”
Andrew Harvey, CEO at VMAGroup
“Thank you to everyone who voted, and congratulations to the other newly-appointed Board members. I am thrilled to join the IoIC Board and to represent our members, especially at a time when organisations are recognising more than ever the true value IC professionals bring to the table.”
Joe Salmon, associate director, people + purpose at Hill+Knowlton Strategies.
“I was delighted to see so many people put themselves forward for election to the Board and so am a bit shell shocked and very humbled to have been re-elected. I am proud of what IOIC has done to further the cause of Internal Comms to date and am pleased to be able to contribute for another three years.”
Justine Stevenson, head of internal communication and employee engagement at AQA.