An exclusive, complimentary initiative of the CIoD Women’s Group
SHE GOVERNS™
Your Leadership. Your Impact. Your Boardroom Story.
A landmark digital coffee-table publication and female board talent directory celebrating the women who are leading, influencing and shaping governance.
SHE GOVERNS
Visible Women. Credible Leaders. Stronger Boards.
IT IS TIME TO BE VISIBLE
Across our membership are accomplished female directors, executives, entrepreneurs and governance professionals whose experience, expertise and leadership stories deserve greater visibility. SHE GOVERNS™ has been created to bring these women into focus.
This is not simply a publication
It is a visibility platform.
It is a celebration of female leadership.
It is a directory of credible female board talent
And most importantly — it is a value-added benefit for eligible CIoD female members.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We welcome Expressions of Interest from eligible female CIoD members across three categories
1
WOMEN WHO GOVERN
Established Board Directors, Executive Directors, Independent Non-Executive Directors, Board Committee Chairs, Trustees and women with significant governance experience.
2
WOMEN READY TO GOVERN
CEOs, C-suite executives, senior leaders and accomplished entrepreneurs with significant strategic leadership and governance exposure, positioned for board service
3
WOMEN EMERGING IN GOVERNANCE
High-potential senior female leaders building credible pathways towards future governance and board appointments.
What Will
SHE GOVERNS™ Showcase?
Each profile will be professionally curated and presented within the premium SHE GOVERNS™ publication.
Professional Leadership Journey.
Board Experience
Executive Leadership Experience
Sector Expertise
Governance Competencies
Professional Qualifications
Career Achievements
Leadership Impact
Board Value Proposition
Leadership Philosophy
Areas of Board Interest
Legacy Aspirations
Why Participate?
01
Be Visible
Showcase your professional experience and leadership journey
02
Be Discoverable
Present your expertise and governance capabilities to a wider professional audience.
03
Position Your Boardroom Value
Clearly articulate the experience, perspective and expertise you bring to a board.
04
Build Your Professional Profile
Strengthen your positioning as a credible leader in your sector.
05
Inspire Other Women
Share the lessons and defining moments that shaped your leadership journey.
06
Connect
Join a powerful community of women contributing to governance and leadership.
07
Leave a Legacy
Document your contribution and inspire the next generation of female directors.
Your Story, In Front of the People Who Matter
SHE GOVERNS™ is designed not simply to tell your story, but to position your expertise within the wider governance ecosystem.
Your Premium Profile Page
Every featured woman receives one elegantly designed profile page that instantly communicates who she is, what she has led, what she knows, what she has achieved, and what she brings to a board.
- Professional Portrait
- Her Boardroom Value (headline quote)
- Executive Snapshot
- Board & Governance Experience
- Her Leadership Story
- Governance Impact
- What I Bring to the Boardroom
- Signature Achievements
- Leadership Philosophy
- Her Legacy
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE ?
- Be female
- Be a current, eligible CIoD member in good standing
- Demonstrate relevant leadership, board or governance experience
- Provide accurate and verifiable professional information
- Submit a suitable professional photograph
- Complete the required Expression of Interest and profile documentation
- Provide publication and data consent
- Meet all stated submission deadlines
All applications are reviewed by the SHE GOVERNS™ Editorial & Governance Committee.
How to Participate
Confirmation
Successful applicants receive an official confirmation and Participant Submission Pack.
Submit Your Profile Information
Provide your biography, board experience, governance expertise, leadership story and photograph.
THE ROAD TO SHE GOVERNS™
Members are strongly encouraged to apply early and comply with all submission deadlines.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Call for Participation Opens | 7 September 2026 |
| Expression of Interest Deadline | 15 September 2026 |
| Selection & Notification | 16–25 September 2026 |
| Participant Profile Submission | 26 September – 5 October 2026 |
| Profile Review & Approval | 6–15 October 2026 |
| Official SHE GOVERNS™ Launch | 14 November 2026 |
A Genuine Membership Benefit
Not a Commercial Service
Inclusion in SHE GOVERNS™ is intended for professional visibility and informational purposes. It does not constitute CIoD certification, endorsement or guarantee of suitability for any particular board or executive appointment
No application fee
No selection fee
No publication fee
No payment required for inclusion
You have built businesses.
You have led teams.
You have managed transformation.
You have navigated difficult decisions.
You have contributed to boardrooms.
You have built expertise worth sharing.
Express Your Interest
Application Period: 1–15 September 2026