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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.
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.
dpd Requirements
Life Fellows are not required to accrue Director Professional Development (DPD) units to maintain their membership.
Hear from our members
Welcoming our newest Life Fellows
Diane Kargas Bray AM FAICDLife
Bray is a highly accomplished and dedicated leader whose extensive experience in governance, philanthropy and community service saw her awarded an AICD Life Fellowship.
Geoffrey Brunsdon AM FAICDLife
Brunsdon has extensive director experience and currently chairs Paypal Australia and the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC).
Jim Hazel FAICDLife
Hazel is a prominent South Australian business leader with experience in banking, property and the retirement sectors.
Tracey Horton AO FAICDLife
Horton has carved out an exemplary director career across a wide range of listed, commercial, international, education and not for profit organisations across Australia.
Grant Murdoch FAICDLife
Murdoch, a former partner at EY with more than 40 years of chartered accountancy experience, has established a reputation as an inspirational, considered, innovative, thoughtful and prudent leader and director.
Susan Rix AM, FAICDLife
For more than four decades, Rix has contributed to the development and growth of Queensland and Australian society, community, economy and health through her extensive business, executive and nonexecutive leadership roles.
Alison Watkins FAICDLife
Watkins is a highly respected leader in the business community who currently sits on the boards of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Wesfarmers, CSL and PGA of Australia.
Kee Wong FAICDLife
Wong is an experienced non-executive director (NED) with almost 40 years of experience in senior executive and director roles.
Explore membership grades
AFFILIATE (AAICD)
Becoming an Affiliate signifies your desire to stay informed on governance trends as an area of interest, or your desire to pursue a future directorship career.
MEMBER (MAICD)
Best suited to aspiring or practicing directors, the Member grade solidifies your commitment to ongoing professional development.
GRADUATE (GAICD)
This sought-after grade is awarded to graduates of the AICD’s prestigious Company Directors Course™.
FELLOW (FACID)
Seasoned directors who demonstrate, practice and advocate the values of good governance can apply for the Fellow grade.
Acknowledgement
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Lands on which we are located and pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We recognise First Nations peoples' cultural and spiritual relationships to the Skies, Land, Waters, and Seas, and their rich contribution to society.
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