Decisions

IoD Standards Committee: complaints and grievance approach and decision-making

The IoD Standards Committee is established under clause 11.13(c) of the IoD Constitution which took effect from 1 July 2022.

Unlike other membership and professional bodies, IoD does not operate under specific legislation and membership is voluntary.

All members agree to conduct themselves in a way that is consistent with the IoD Code of Practice for Directors and in ways that do not bring or are not likely to bring the IoD into disrepute or compromise or likely to compromise the interests of the IoD.

The Standards Committee publishes complaints that are upheld where it considers such publication is appropriate in the circumstances. In other cases, the work of the Committee will help to formulate guidance for other members on matters of governance practice (e.g. conflict of interests). 

Decisions

• • Tilby complaint: The IoD investigated a complaint against Mr Clive Tilby, MInstD, in relation to director conduct reported in the Supreme Court judgement on Mainzeal and has decided to suspend Mr Tilby’s membership for 12 months. The IoD will be making no further comment about this decision. Read the decision document here.