Life Fellow (FAICDLife)

Recognised for their outstanding work and continued contribution to governance during their career, seasoned AICD Fellows are offered the honorary grade of Life Fellow.

Create a legacy in the world of governance

As a Life Fellow, your exemplary level of governance expertise is recognised both inside and outside of the AICD—and provides stewardship for the broader Australian director community.

Celebrate your success

Membership gives you the opportunity to be acknowledged and celebrated for your long-standing commitment to the highest standards of leadership and meaningful contributions to the field of governance.

Build the fellowship

Join a national community of experienced directors at exclusive Fellow-only events, including roundtables and dinners, where you can connect, learn and influence.

Pay it forward

Give back to the director community by advocating for the advancement of governance practices in Australia, and help build a lasting legacy for future leaders.

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Grow into the director you want to become

The expectations of directors are always changing, and practising good governance means staying ahead of what's next.
The AICD sets the standard, and membership is an open door to continuous improvement for directors at all stages. 


Membership is built on three pillars that compound in value the longer and more deeply you engage.

Capability

Grow sharper

Learn in the place that's set the standard of good governance for over 50 years. You'll get direct access to the latest governance updates to stay ahead and
lead with conviction.

Community

Grow together

Influence and be influenced as part of the world’s largest director community. You'll have the opportunity to share your views and experiences to help shape the
future of good governance in Australia, together.

Career

Grow further

Access support and guidance that matches your ambition, tailored to you. Continue to learn and lead along the path of the director you want to become, with member-only opportunities.

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About the Life Fellow grade 

Find out if you’re eligible to be considered a Life Fellow, and how the grade is attained.

Eligibility requirements

To be considered for the grade of Life Fellow, individuals must be a member of the AICD who is respected in the wider director community and has provided distinguished service to the AICD.

Selection process

Members are invited to the status of Life Fellow by the AICD Board or Divisional Councils for their outstanding work and long-term contribution to governance over the course of their career.

CPD Requirements. <p>Life Fellows are not required to accrue Director Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units to maintain their membership.</p>

Hear from our members

"Becoming a Life Fellow means... great recognition for the community and the work that all boards that work for community organisations and charities do.

Diane Kargas Bray AM FAICDLife
Non-Executive Director, Directions Health Services

Welcoming our newest Life Fellows

Richard Hair FAICDLife. <p>Haire is a respected and influential agribusiness director, recognised for championing governance, sustainability and industry leadership.<br> <br> &nbsp;</p>
Fiona Harris AM FAICDLife. <p>Harris, a former KPMG partner and AICD member for more than 35 years, is a distinguished non-executive director with extensive governance experience across sectors.<br> &nbsp;</p>
Richard Warburton AO FAICDLife. <p>Warburton has provided distinguished service to the AICD and industry across decades, exemplifying excellence in governance, integrity and leadership.</p>
Richard Watson AM FAICDLife. <p>Watson has contributed exceptional leadership across business, government advisory roles and the AICD over several decades.&nbsp;<br> <br> &nbsp;</p>

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Member (MAICD). <p>Best suited to aspiring or practicing directors, the Member grade solidifies your commitment to ongoing professional development.</p>
Graduate (GAICD). <p>This sought-after grade is awarded to graduates of the AICD’s prestigious Company Directors Course™.</p>
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