The Nomination Period for ISACA's 2025-2026 Board of Directors is Now Open.

Nominations by member petition or through the Governance & Nominating Committee can be submitted from the close of the AGM to 1 January of the following year.

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Get involved

You have the opportunity to influence the future of ISACA by applying directly or nominating someone to our Board of Directors, the governing group that defines strategy and innovation for our global professional community.

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What It takes

To be eligible, nominees must either be a current ISACA member or join ISACA if selected to serve. Board directors are expected to attend four in-person meetings and four teleconferences during their term. In addition, they should also plan to spend about 15 hours a month on Board-related activities, including committee participation. Please consider these commitments before submitting a nomination.

The Board expects that Directors will possess the following attributes associated with effective governance:

  • Integrity and accountability
  • Informed judgement
  • Strategic vision
  • Financial literacy
  • Mature confidence
  • Diversity and inclusion awareness
  • High-performance standards
  • Commitment to The Mission

Strong nominations are those which provide specific and concrete examples of how the applicant or nominee has exemplified leadership attributes and/or how their activities have contributed to ISACA’s mission.

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Duties and responsibilities

The Board’s duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Represent the collective interests of the organization’s global members and stakeholders.
  • Provide governance and oversight of the company’s ethical culture, strategy, performance and financial reporting, risk management and regulatory compliance, as well as executive talent management, including CEO performance, compensation, and succession.
  • Ensure optimal Board composition, structure and leadership that align with the company’s strategy
  • Exercise its authority directly or through committees of the Board.
  • Direct, advise and counsel ISACA’s senior management.
  • Abide by and support ISACA’s Code of Professional Ethics.
  • Leverage professional networks in support of ISACA.
  • Maintain a global perspective on professional issues and ISACA matters.
  • Lead by example through an energetic dedication and ability to accomplish ISACA objectives while maintaining exemplary leadership qualities and demonstrating positive performance in professional and volunteer roles.
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Expectations for performance

The Board also seeks individuals who have diverse backgrounds, are recognized leaders in their respective fields, and have the potential to make a significant contribution to ISACA’s mission. As a director, you are expected to:

  • Attend all meetings.
  • Prepare for meetings by reading the materials provided and conducting additional research as necessary.
  • Participate actively in Board discussions, providing information and views relevant to the subjects discussed.
  • Respect the confidentiality of all Board deliberations and company materials.

HOW DOES THE NOMINATION PROCESS WORK?

After the Annual General Meeting (AGM) each year, ISACA will send notice to the membership of all open director seats and which directors are leaving the board for the subsequent board term. There are two ways for members to submit nominations for the ISACA Board.

1) NOMINATION BY PETITION

Pursuant to Section 4.6(b) of the ISACA bylaws, any member in good standing may petition, subject to compliance with the conditions set forth below, to be a candidate for the ISACA board.

To be valid, the petition of a member shall satisfy the following requirements:

  1. A minimum of two hundred and fifty (250) members shall have signed the petition; provided, however, that among the two hundred and fifty (250) members, each one is a member in good standing and no more than twenty-five (25) may be from any one Chapter; and
  2. The petition must be delivered to the Chair of the Nominating Committee at the address of the International Headquarters on or before the earlier of 1 January of the same year in which the Nominated Director term will commence or one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the Annual Meeting; and
  3. The petition may not nominate members of the Nominating & Governance Committee for Nominated Director positions.

This form must be used to submit nomination petitions and each signature must have a legible member name and number so that signatures can be verified.

2) NOMINATION THROUGH THE GOVERNANCE & NOMINATING COMMITTEE

ISACA members may also submit nominations for open director positions on the ISACA Board through the Governance & Nominating Committee.

Each year, ISACA’s Governance & Nominating Committee puts forth a slate of candidates for the open director positions in the subsequent term of the Board. The Governance & Nominating Committee seeks to obtain a blend of experience and skills necessary to support the successful running of an association as well as deep ISACA experience steeped in the organization’s mission.

In addition, the Governance & Nominating Committee seeks diversity of gender, race, global origin, and industry that reflects the diversity of ISACA stakeholders.

The Governance & Nominating Committee works with a matrix that encompasses the current Board’s diversity, skills, expertise, and background. This matrix facilitates a gap analysis, identifying areas to address regarding Board composition for the upcoming term.

The Governance & Nominating Committee seeks candidates who have demonstrated their abilities and possess the desire to dedicate a minimum of three years of their time and energy to ISACA and exhibit a commitment to being an effective Board member.

The Board has identified certain experiences and skills that fit the needs and strategy of the organization. Preferred candidates will exhibit one or more of the following:

  • Experience on an ISACA Chapter board or significant volunteer experience on behalf of ISACA.
  • Experience in driving Chapter growth in membership and membership participation.
  • Experience in government/government advocacy to support ISACA Advocacy objectives as well as ISACA’s Capability Maturity Model in the software and medical fields.
  • Experience as a CTO, e-commerce/publishing/education-related organizations is a plus.
  • Experience as a CISO.
  • Visionary in the field of cutting-edge technology.
  • Experience as a Head of Internal Audit or Senior IT Audit professional.
  • A “Financial Expert”, as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission and an expert in US GAAP accounting to support the Audit & Risk Committee.
  • Experience as a Chief Risk Officer with an emphasis on Operational (People, Processes and Technology), Strategic and Financial Risks to support the Audit & Risk Committee.
  • Experienced CEOs with proven success in companies with more than 250 people in a space in or adjacent to ISACA’s business who are mission-driven.
  • Expertise in Employee Compensation and Benefits of a global yet predominantly US-based organization to support the Compensation and Talent Management Committee.
  • Experience in Digital Transformation.
  • Experience as a Head of Product Development with a successful track record.
  • Experienced Chief Marketing Officer.
  • C-Suite experience in Education-related companies.

The Governance & Nominating Committee reviews ALL nominations submitted to it during the eligibility period and determines which nominees will move on for the interview process. The Governance & Nominating Committee may also enlist the help of a global search firm to provide additional candidates with specific skills, to aid in screening finalist candidates and to provide independent background checks.

Upon completing all interviews, the Governance & Nominating Committee convenes to discuss all interviews and determines which candidates to put forth for the next Board term. Start here to nominate yourself or someone else through the Governance & Nominating Committee.

HOW IS THE ISACA BOARD OF DIRECTORS SELECTED?

If the number of nominees via member petition or put forth by the Governance & Nominating Committee is equal to the number of open director seats then all such nominees will be deemed elected. If there are more nominees via member petition or put forth by the Governance & Nominating Committee, than an election will be conducted by ballot or at the AGM.

CAN I NOMINATE MYSELF FOR THE BOARD?

Yes.

WHEN CAN NOMINATIONS BE SUBMITTED?

Nominations by member petition or through the Governance & Nominating Committee can be submitted from the close of the AGM to 1 January of the following year.

HOW ARE THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR SELECTED?

The Chair and Vice Chair of the ISACA Board of Directors are selected each year by the current Board from the current sitting Board of Directors.

HOW DO I CONTACT AN ISACA BOARD DIRECTOR?

To contact an ISACA Board member, please send your message to communications@bagmakerblog.com.

WHAT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO NOMINATE SOMEONE?

For nominations by member petition, a petition form [link to form] signed by 250 active voting members (no more than 25 per chapter) must be submitted to the Chair of the Nominating Committee by 1 January of the year the relevant board term commences.

For nominations through the Governance & Nominating Committee, interested applicants (or those that nominate another individual) must complete the online nomination form by providing the candidate’s name, email address, ISACA member # and supporting answers to the various questions on the form (what background or expertise that individual would bring to the Board). All candidates must provide a CV and a Letter of Recommendation as part of their candidate materials. Candidates must submit at least one letter and may submit up to 3 letters of recommendation. ISACA staff and current ISACA Board members may not submit a letter of recommendation on behalf of a candidate.

WHAT IS THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR A BOARD MEMBER, AND HOW MANY TERMS CAN THEY SERVE?

Terms are one year, beginning after the close of the AGM of each year, and directors may serve up to nine terms.

ARE BOARD MEMBERS COMPENSATED?

No. ISACA Board members are volunteers. However, ISACA does reimburse travel expenses for mandatory Board and committee meetings.