About ICDM
ICDM is a membership-based organisation whose mandate is to professionalise directorship in Malaysia. As the national institute of directors (IoD), ICDM is committed to providing continuous professional development – empowering boards and directors with forward-thinking mindsets, practical knowledge, and essential competencies. Established by the Securities Commission (SC) Malaysia and supported by Bank Negara Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia and the Capital Market Development Fund, ICDM’s goal is to be the leading influence of excellence in governance and to build a robust corporate governance culture in Malaysia.
Securities Commission (SC)’s three-pillar approach
ICDM’s role is to reinforce self-discipline among board members through enhancements of skills, knowledge and mindset to promote sustainability-driven governance, thus complementing market and regulatory disciplines. In support of this, the institute also offers a comprehensive suite of board advisory and consultancy services including board evaluations, director sourcing & placement, coaching and mentoring.
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.
Our Purpose of Existence
To be the one-stop centre for all board and director current and future needs.
To be the voice of directors in representing their diverse thoughts and views.
To embed a sustainability-driven governance culture and leadership in Malaysian boards.
Our Vision
Centre of excellence for the professional development of directors.
Our Mission
Enhancing board effectiveness & promoting excellence in governance by strengthening
directors’ professionalism.
Our Positioning
The 3 Key Stages of Directorship
- Aspiring Directors
- Current Directors
- Seasoned Directors
The Board’s Strategic Advisor N1
- Company Secretaries (CoSec)
N1 – As per Practice 1.5 of the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG) 2021, the board is to be supported by a suitably qualified and competent company secretary to provide sound governance advice, ensure adherence to rules and procedures, and advocate adoption of corporate governance best practices. Hence, at ICDM, we work hand-in-hand with the company secretaries to equip them for the role of a board’s strategic advisor.
Our Value Proposition
- Board & Leadership Development
- Board & Leadership Consultancy
- Board & Directors Advocacy
- Board & Directors Network
Our Values
Accountability
Take ownership, measure impact, correct mistakes
Collaboration
Work together across boundaries, share knowledge
Innovation
Embrace creativity, experiment, challenge status quo
Resilience
Adapt, recover, grow stronger through change
Respect
Value diverse perspectives, treat everyone with dignity
Trust
Be transparent, be reliable, act with integrity
Our 3 Strategic Objectives
Competency
Professionalising directorship & pipeline building
Voice
Advocating issues affecting directors & the marketplace
Platform
Providing a holistic platform to support board & director ecosystem