Director Development
Where is your starting point?
ICDM Director Development Pathway is a series of Director Programmes specifically developed in accordance to best practices in corporate governance, director competencies and technical know-how required regardless of company size and industry.
BASIC
Here’s what you can expect from us:
- Foundation in Corporate Directorship
- PowerTalk Series
- Dialogue & Commentary Talks
- Mentoring
Specially for:
- Aspiring Directors
- Newly appointed directors
- Directors with less than 3 years tenure
- Senior Management Team
BASIC
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INTERMEDIATE
Here’s what you can expect from us:
- Directors Course
- Directors Course Update
- International Directors Course
- Board Simulation
- Dialogue & Commentary Talks
Specially for:
- Developing or emerging directors
- Directors with a tenure between 3 - 5 years
INTERMEDIATE
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ADVANCED
Here’s what you can expect from us:
- Boardroom Mastery
- Chairmanship Masterclass
- Coaching
- Dialogue & Commentary Talks
Specially for:
- Seasoned directors
- Directors with tenure of more than 5 years
- Directors prepping for Chairmanship
- Newly appointed Chairman
ADVANCED
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Upcoming Director Programmes
Our programmes are globally benchmarked to help you lead confidently in today’s fast evolving business landscape. We cater to governance leaders in all stages of their professional journey, including aspiring directors, executives and company secretaries.
- 4 CPD POINTS
- 11 RCH
- 11 Aug 2026
- 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- ICDM Virtual Classroom
- Anushia Kandasamy, Managing Director of Samanea Asia Consulting Malaysia
- 4 CPD POINTS
- 12 RCH
- 03 Sep 2026
- 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- ICDM Penta Training Room
- Ranukka Singham, Founder Certified Image and Branding Consultant, Image Revamp Consultancy
- 4 CPD POINTS
- 9 RCH
- 10 Sep 2026
- 09:00am – 01:00pm
- ICDM Penta Training Room
- Devakumaran Palnisamy, Managing Director, FINPRO & Placement, Marsh Malaysia
ICDM Membership: Join Now
ICDM membership is a hallmark of every director who upkeeps professional competence and knowledge, and upholds exemplary corporate governance practice. It reflects your directorship experience and skills as well as demonstrates your commitment to ICDM’s professional standards and conduct.
- Professional standing with the ICDM post-nominal title
- Upholding exemplary professional standards through the Members’ Code of Conduct and Members’ By-Law
- Unlocking global opportunities through reciprocal membership international affiliation through reciprocal membership
- Director Voice representation in policy-making and regulatory requirements
- Professional standing with the ICDM post-nominal title
- Upholding exemplary professional standards through the Members’ Code of Conduct and Members’ By-Law
- Unlocking global opportunities through reciprocal membership international affiliation through reciprocal membership
- Director Voice representation in policy-making and regulatory requirements
ICDM’s Advocacy Efforts
As the official institution that represents directors’ interests, ICDM carries out advocacy efforts through outreach and engagement activities within our membership network and external stakeholders, including regulators, professional associations, academic and research institutions, and industry partners. Our outreach to other director institutes and associations regionally and globally provides greater opportunities for extension of membership privileges, sharing of best practices and peer connections.
Board Governance at Work
There is no doubt that being an ICDM member also add to my credibility as it means I am committed to directorship effectiveness and board excellence.
Board Opportunities
| Code | Board Position | Required Industry Experience | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICDM/2026/147 | Advisory Board Member (Non Executive) | KPKT, Securities Commission, Ministry of Finance, Digital Banks, Bank Negara (Must-have) | 14 August 2026 |
| ICDM/2026/146 | Independent Non-Executive Director | Financial services and listed-company (Must-have) | 21 August 2026 |