MOU PARTNERS

At the Institute of Directors (IOD), India, we believe in the transformative power of collaboration to achieve shared goals. By forming strategic partnerships through Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), we strengthen our commitment to fostering excellence in corporate governance, leadership, and innovation.

Our MoU partnerships are designed to go beyond formal associations. These alliances promote meaningful, long-term relationships that encourage the exchange of knowledge, resources, and expertise. Together with our partners, we aim to drive impactful outcomes that benefit industries, communities, and society at large.

Through these collaborations, the IOD is able to create synergies that advance cutting-edge research, thought leadership, and the best practices that shape tomorrow’s corporate landscape. Our MoU partners play a vital role in helping us uphold our mission of nurturing responsible business leadership and sustainable growth.

Discover the growing network of organizations and institutions we are proud to partner with as we continue to build a stronger, more inclusive future.

University of York, UK

University of York is a Public Research University, in the United Kingdom. The University offers over 600 + undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and is opening its first overseas campus in Mumbai, in September 2026.

The purpose of this MoU is to foster collaboration between IOD and UoY in areas of mutual interest, with the goal of enhancing the professional capabilities of both IOD and UoY. The Parties will explore collaboration to advancing student employability and industry engagement across the University of York (UK) and York Mumbai campus, including internships, applied projects, mentoring, and employer-led learning.

IOD, India signs an MoU with University of York, UK on February 19, 2026 at the ICCSR 2026, in Mumbai.

ACCA Global (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants. We aim to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.

IOD, India signs an MoU with ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), UK on November 25, 2025 at New Delhi.

Vietnam Independent Directors Association (VNIDA)

The Vietnam Independent Directors Association (VNIDA) is a professional association for independent directors in Vietnam. VNIDA was established under Decision No. 04/QD-BNV issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs of Vietnam on 5 January 2022. The purpose of this MOU is to encourage, promote and facilitate the sharing of ideas, information, and networking opportunities among respective members of VNIDA & IOD, under applicable laws and regulations.