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Boards, committees, and volunteer opportunities

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IIA volunteer engagement

The primary function of IIA volunteer engagement is to provide subject matter expertise, advice, and counsel on an ongoing basis in different aspects of organizational operations.

Global Board of Directors

It is the role of the Global Board to oversee the management of The IIA.

North American Board

The mission of the North American Board is to ensure that volunteer and staff activities of The IIA adequately address the needs of North American membership.

Foundation Board of Trustees

Leveraging donor generosity, we support the development of a competent global body of internal audit practitioners that enhances organizational governance and enhances and protects value.

Committees

Help develop and implement programs to achieve the goals and objectives of The IIA.

Board and committee opportunities are sourced through the annual nominations process, unless otherwise noted.

Committee term duration

Committee terms are usually for two to three years, with one-third of the members’ terms expiring each year.

Consecutive terms

Members may be replaced annually if not effectively contributing to volunteer activities and should not serve more than two consecutive terms on the same council or committee.

Travel and expenses

Members are expected to have funding for travel and expenses for planned in-person meetings.

Global Board of Directors

It is the role of the Global Board to oversee the management of The IIA.

The Global Board delegates responsibility for day-to-day management to the President and CEO.

The Global Board provides the President and CEO with guidance and strategic oversight to advance The IIA’s mission.

Global Board of Directors structure and composition

The Global Board shall be composed of:

  • Four Officers
  • Four North American Directors
  • Five Directors from outside North America
  • Two Directors-at-Large
  • One Ex-officio Director who is the Chair of the Audit Committee
  • One Ex-officio Director who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

For the Global and North American Boards, the following positions are automatically filled through a succession process specified by The IIA Bylaws:

  • Chair of the Global Board
  • Immediate Past Chair of the Global Board
  • Chair of the North American Board
  • Immediate Past Chair of the North American Board
Ex-officio Directors Ex-officio Directors are defined as voting Directors who hold office by virtue of the fact that they have been appointed or elected to a position that includes a seat on the Global Board.

North American Board

The mission of the North American Board is to ensure that volunteer and staff activities of The IIA adequately address the needs of North American membership through continuous monitoring of programs, services, and budgets relating to North American members and chapters.

North American Board structure and composition

The North American Board shall be composed of:

  • Chair
  • Senior Vice Chair
  • Vice Chair* (Two)
  • Member* (Four)
  • Canadian Representative* (One)
  • Immediate Past Chair (One)

* May be elected for a second term.

The North American Board will have eleven members, with the ideal composition as follows:

  • One representative from Canada (Condition may be met if Canadian is included in a category below, but it does not exclude consideration of additional Canadian members)
  • Eight representatives at-large representing the diversity of the profession, including gender, race, industry, experience, and geographic concentration
  • One immediate Past Chair of the North American Board
  • One IIA President and Chief Executive Officer (ex-officio)
Ex-officio Member Ex-officio Member is defined as a voting member who holds office by virtue of the fact that he/she has been appointed or elected to a position that includes a seat on the North American Board.

Desired competencies for the North American Board

  • Strategic thinking
  • North American perspective
  • Leadership capabilities
  • Business acumen
  • Fiduciary responsibility (e.g., put The IIA first)
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

North American Board qualifications

  • Candidates from North America are selected based on competencies, North American perspective, and broad mix of NA regions or industries to help balance Board diversity. CIA preferred.
  • A maximum of one non-CIA and/or non-IIA member could be considered if specific competencies are needed.
  • Officers must be a CIA.

North American Board responsibilities

To ensure that volunteer and staff activities of The IIA adequately address the needs of North American membership through continuous monitoring of programs, services, and budgets relating to North American members and chapters.

As prescribed in The IIA Bylaws, the North American Board Chair, Senior Vice Chair, and two additional North American Board members will be selected to serve on the Global Board.

North American Board length of term

  • One or two years.
  • Senior Vice Chair of the North American Board is expected to succeed the Chair of the North American Board.

Foundation Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees governs the Internal Audit Foundation.

Leveraging donor generosity, we support the development of a competent global body of internal audit practitioners that enhances organizational governance and enhances and protects value.

Board of Trustees structure

  • President
  • Senior Vice President, Strategy
  • Vice President, Content and Chair – Committee of Research and Education Advisors
  • Vice President, Finance & Development
  • Seven Trustees

Officers are elected by the members of the Internal Audit Foundation.

Board of Trustees responsibilities

  • As the governing body for the Internal Audit Foundation, trustees govern the establishment of research priorities and match available funding to research projects and programs.
  • They also govern the administration of scholarships and grants to support our university partners.
  • Trustees meet four times annually.

Board of Trustees length of term

  • President and Senior Vice President serve one-year terms up to three terms.
  • Trustees serve a three-year term and may be elected to a second term.
  • The Senior Vice President is expected to succeed the President of the Internal Audit Foundation Board of Trustees.

2025-26 Committee Chairs

Hiroshi Naka, CIA

Audit Committee

Committee Chair

Hiroshi Naka, CIA

Professor

Kwansei Gakuin University

Japan

Janet Hnytka, CIA, CRMA

Canada Advisory Committee

Committee Chair

Janet Hnytka, CIA, CRMA

Chief Finance and Risk Officer

Westoba Credit Union

Canada

Nick Geffers, CIA, CRMA

Chapter Relations Committee

Committee Chair

Nick Geffers, CIA, CRMA

Director of Audit

Thrivent

USA

Nora Kelani, CIA, CRMA

Committee of Research and Education Advisors

Committee Chair

Nora Kelani, CIA, CRMA

Group Head of Audit

Trust Holding

Jordan

Sally-Anne Pitt, CIA, CGAP

Enterprise Risk Management Committee

Committee Chair

Sally-Anne Pitt, CIA, CGAP

Managing Director

Pitt Group Pty Ltd.

Australia

Rick Walke, CIA, CRMA

Exam Development Committee

Committee Chair

Rick Walke, CIA, CRMA

VP, Internal Audit & Risk Management

FORUM Credit Union

USA

Larry Herzog Butler, CIA, CRMA

Finance Committee

Committee Chair

Larry Herzog Butler, CIA, CRMA

Head, Internal Audit and Chief Audit Executive

Delivery Hero SE

Germany

Tania Stegemann, CIA, CCSA, CRMA

Global Guidance Committee

Committee Chair

Tania Stegemann, CIA, CCSA, CRMA

General Manager - Group Internal Audit

Auto & General Holdings Pty Ltd

Australia

Tolga Usluer, CIA, CRMA

Institute Relations Committee

Committee Chair

Tolga Usluer, CIA, CRMA

EVP, Head of Internal Systems

Odeabank

Turkey

Glenn Ho, CIA, CRMA

Internal Audit Foundation Board of Trustees

President

Glenn Ho, CIA, CRMA

Group General Manager Internal Audit

Mediclinic Group

South Africa

Naohiro Mouri, CIA

International Internal Audit Standards Board

Committee Chair

Naohiro Mouri, CIA

Executive Vice President & Chief Auditor

AIG

USA/Japan

Maria Craig, CIA, QIAL

Professional Certifications Board

Committee Chair

Maria Craig, CIA, QIAL

Internal Audit Director

Homes England

United Kingdom

Committee process

  • Committee chairs are appointed by the Global or North American Chair and work with the assigned board member nominees and staff liaisons to review and select candidates for their committees.
  • Efforts are made to ensure that the membership of the committees is diverse, equitable, and inclusive, and any specific requirements, competencies, and skills are taken into consideration.
  • New committee members are appointed by early March to fill terms beginning in June or July, when the first in-person committee meeting is usually held.
  • Terms are for one to three years, although committee chairs may replace members who have not effectively contributed to committee work.
  • Appointments may also be made to fill vacancies as needed.

Chapter Relations Committee (North America only)

  • The North American Nominating Committee selects the slate of candidates for the open District Advisor and District Representative positions in North America.
  • District Advisors and District Representatives serve on the Chapter Relations Committee (CRC).
  • Members serve two-year terms for up to two terms.

General board and committee benefits, requirements, and commitments

Benefits

As a IIA volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Help advance the internal auditing profession and The IIA.
  • Receive exposure to professional issues.
  • Exchange ideas and perspectives.
  • Gain personal satisfaction from working with peers.
  • Develop leadership and communication skills.
  • Network with other audit professionals.
  • Earn CPE for participation in meetings or on projects.

General time commitment for volunteers

  • Attendance is expected at all meetings.
  • Work time, other than the above meeting times, averages 50–100 hours per year.
  • Some board and committee members’ time may exceed 100 hours per year.

General requirements

In order to serve as a IIA volunteer, you should:

  • Be an IIA member in good standing.
  • Have specific relevant competencies.
  • Be able to commit time.
  • Have funding for your travel and meeting expenses, if not a virtual group.
  • Agree to comply with The IIA’s Annual Conflict of Interest Declaration.

Expense reimbursement for board travel

  • For some boards, expenses are covered by The IIA as needed in accordance with The IIA’s expense reimbursement policies should funds not be available through other sources such as from their employers, institutes, or chapters.
  • Committee, volunteer travel, and other expenses are not authorized unless the expenses are in the approved budget.
  • The President and CEO may approve reasonable travel, lodging, meals, and incidental expense exceptions on a case-by-case basis for hardship.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

The IIA values and seeks diverse leadership as defined by gender, race, ethnicity, geographic location, industry, age, etc.

In alignment with the new Strategic Plan, The IIA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion across all facets of the organization, including our volunteer base.

Conflict of interest

The IIA is committed to the highest ethical standards in order to merit and maintain the confidence and trust of its members and the public at large.

All Board volunteer leaders must sign an Annual Conflict of Interest Declaration to ensure that members act in the best interest of The IIA.

An excerpt from the Board Policy Manual’s Conflict of Interest section Volunteers should be alert to any interest they may have that might be considered in conflict with the best interests of The IIA.
When a volunteer, directly or indirectly, has a financial or personal interest in a contract or transaction to which The IIA is to be party, or is contemplating entering into a transaction that involves use of The IIA’s assets or competition against The IIA, the volunteer is considered to be “interested” in the matter.
Important Volunteers may not contemporaneously serve on the Global Board or the North American Board and any affiliate board.
This policy does not apply to the Board of Trustees.

Board and committee nominating process

Nomination period

Nominations open in September and close in late October each year.

Selection of nominees

From December through February.

Candidate review and identification

The nominating committees and succession planning committees (committee chairs and staff liaisons) meet during November - January to review and identify qualified candidates for open board and committee positions.

Slate of nominees

The Global Nominating Committee meets in January the following year to review all recommendations for the boards and their committees and selects a slate of nominees.

Global Board and North American Board slates are posted no later than the end of January of the year following nominations.

North American Board and committee terms

Begin in April each year.

Global Board and committee terms

Start in June or July.

References for committees and boards

National Institute and Chapter references

IIA National Institutes and Chapters are encouraged to submit qualified members for a committee or board position.

The submission should be based on the observed experiences and prior volunteer activities of the nominee.

References for self-nomination

A self-nomination must be completed with two references (name, email, phone) who can provide specific reasons why they recommend you as a candidate and how you would contribute to a board's or committee's success should they be contacted.

References do not have to be members of The IIA.

Elections

  • Forms must be submitted by October 30, 2025, to be considered for the 2026-27 term.
  • All candidates will receive a final status letter no later than March 15, 2026.
  • Candidates selected will begin terms in April or June 2026.

North American Board, District Advisors, and District Representatives

April each year at the North American Membership Meeting.

Global Board and Committees

Each year at the Annual Business Meeting, typically in June or July.