The Essential Director Update










Register now for one of the most anticipated events in the company director's calendar, The Essential Directors Update Seminar 2010!

This is a complimentary exclusive member seminar that has a tradition of delivering high profile speakers, and this year is no exception! More...

Directors call on next government to reform regulation

We have issued an Open Letter to the next government of Australia, calling for action on key issues for directors, a new approach to deregulation and better consultation with business on policy issues.

The Open Letter has been sent to all Federal Government ministers and Opposition shadow ministers ahead of the election scheduled for 21 August. More...


Directors unveil plan for better remuneration reports

Remuneration reports would be more "shareholder friendly" and would focus on the remuneration actually received by senior executives, under an overhaul of the Corporations Act being proposed by the Australian Institute of Company Directors. More...


Board Diversity

As part of our commitment to board diversity, we have developed a range of initiatives to help to achieve a greater representation of women on boards and in senior executive positions.

We aim to increase board divesity both in the short-term and in the longer term by addressing the so-called "pipeline problem", that is the current obstacles to women gaining positions in senior management ranks that could prepare them for future directorship roles. Find out more...


Directorship Opportunities

Directorship Opportunities is an online service for Company Directors' members looking for their next directorship role. 

Steven Skinner, MD, BTO Group recently used the service to find four new board members for his organisation. Find out more...

Company Directors Course

A comprehensive and credible learning program for directors.

The Company Directors course was created to develop and grow the knowledge and confidence of directors operating in a demanding and constantly evolving governance environment. Find out more...