Mauritius Institute of Directors

What Mauritius Institute of Directors does

The Mauritius Institute of Directors (MIoD) is a private, non-listed professional membership institute founded in 2008 and headquartered in Ebène, Mauritius, under CEO Sheila Ujoodha. It serves corporate directors, board members, C-suite executives, and regulators in Mauritius, providing professional development, board advisory services, advocacy, and peer networking. The institute generates revenue through recurring membership subscriptions across tiered categories, paid training programs (Director Development Programme, Climate Governance Pathway, Women Leadership Academy), and fee-based organizational support services (board evaluation, director search, corporate governance assessment, risk advisory, ethics assessment, surveys). Patrons and corporate sponsors (MCB Group, Mauritius Telecom, KPMG, PwC, EY, HSBC, among others) co-fund events, forums, and publications.

The institute's product portfolio is structured around six advocacy forums (Directors Forum with PwC since 2012, Audit Committee Forum with KPMG since 2013, Women Directors Forum, CGI Mauritius since October 2023, Risk Governance Forum with EY since May 2024, and Human Capital Governance Forum with ER Group since April 2026), each producing Position Papers and events. Flagship community assets include the Annual Corporate Governance Conference (4 editions), the WE-CONNECT networking series (5 editions across 2024-2026), the MIoD Expert Series, and the MyMIoD member portal (crm.miod.mu). The technology stack is conventional: a WordPress-based website (miod.mu), a member CRM portal, and webinar tools — no proprietary AI, APIs, or differentiated technical IP.

MIoD functions as a quasi-regulatory intermediary, collaborating with the Financial Reporting Council, FSC, Bank of Mauritius, the UK FCDO, the U.S. Embassy, and the World Economic Forum's Climate Governance Initiative. It publishes 22+ Position Papers across two forums alone and has trained more than 200 women through the Women Leadership Academy in Mauritius and 30+ in Kenya. The operating model is community- and event-led, with the Mauritian director ecosystem as the primary addressable market and gradual internationalization through partnerships.

Name

Mauritius Institute of Directors

Legal name

Mauritius Institute of Directors Ltd

Website

https://miod.mu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Mauritius Institute of Directors is a private membership institute founded in 2008 that serves corporate directors, board members, and C-suite executives in Mauritius through governance training, board advisory services, advocacy forums, and networking events, partnered with the Big Four and major local corporates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Governance Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAFAC

Governance & Board Effectiveness Advisory

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Risk, Compliance & Governance Advisory

SECONDARYEDABAJAL

Governance, Controls & Internal Control Frameworks

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Finance, Accounting & Risk Training

SECONDARYBPADANAB

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Standards, Policy & Regulatory Cooperation

Keywords

• Corporate governance services
• Director training programs
• Board evaluation services
• Professional membership institute
• Governance advocacy forums

Headquarters

HQ city

Ebène

HQ country

Mauritius

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: The institute operates a membership-based model with tiered categories (Join the Institute, Membership Categories, Membership Benefits). Members include directors, business leaders, and governance professionals who pay subscription fees for access to events, forums, training, and the Directors' Register.
2. Training and Professional Development: Revenue generated through the Director Development Programme, in-house training, public workshops, and webinars. Programs include accredited certifications such as the Climate Governance Pathway.
3. Organisational Support Services: Fee-based services including board evaluation, director search, corporate governance assessment, risk advisory, ethics assessment, and surveys conducted for member organizations and external clients.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Mauritius Institute of Directors is a professional membership institute that delivers corporate governance services in Mauritius. It provides director training (Director Development Programme, in-house training, public workshops, webinars, the accredited Climate Governance Pathway, and the Women Leadership Academy) and fee-based organisational support services including board evaluation, director search, risk advisory, corporate governance assessment, ethics assessment, and surveys. Its offering is anchored by six advocacy forums and recurring flagship events (Annual Corporate Governance Conference, WE-CONNECT series, MIoD Expert Series, IT Summit, ESG Summit) supported by publications including Position Papers and the Directors' Digest newsletter.

Product overview

The Mauritius Institute of Directors operates as a professional membership institute offering a unified portfolio of governance-focused services. The core offerings include the Director Development Programme (training), Board Evaluation, Director Search, Risk Advisory, Corporate Governance Assessment, and Ethics Assessment (organizational support services). The institute facilitates networking through WE-CONNECT events and expert dialogues via the MIoD Expert Series. Its advocacy structure comprises six forums: Audit Committee Forum (with KPMG), Directors Forum (with PwC), Climate Governance Initiative Mauritius, Risk Governance Forum, Human Capital Governance Forum, and Women Directors Forum. Key training programs include the accredited Climate Governance Pathway, Women Leadership Academy (200+ graduates), and the new SME Advantage initiative. Member services include the MyMIoD portal, GNDI Global Passport, and a Directors' Register. The institute publishes Position Papers, the Directors' Digest newsletter, and Annual Reports. The portfolio functions as an integrated ecosystem where training, assessment, networking, advocacy, and publications reinforce best practices in corporate governance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Director Development Programme A structured professional development program for directors and aspiring board members covering corporate governance competencies. It is designed for serving directors, executives, and governance professionals seeking formal director-level training.
• In-house Training Customised governance and director training programs delivered on-site to client organizations, tailored to the client's industry and board composition. Targeted at corporate boards and executive teams.
• Public Workshops Open-enrollment workshops covering governance topics for individual directors and professionals seeking topical, modular training.
• Webinars Virtual training sessions and topical webinars on governance issues such as AI, data protection, AML/CFT, often co-produced with members and patrons.
• Climate Governance Pathway An accredited program, accredited by the Climate Governance Initiative (World Economic Forum collaboration), that trains directors and executives to integrate climate governance into corporate strategy. Targeted at board directors and senior executives responsible for ESG and climate oversight.
• Women Leadership Academy A flagship women's leadership development program co-developed with Dale Carnegie Mauritius, designed for junior-to-intermediate women professionals preparing for leadership roles. The program has graduated over 200 women professionals in Mauritius and 30+ in Kenya.
• Board Evaluation A fee-based service that assesses and enhances board effectiveness through structured evaluation processes. Targeted at corporate boards seeking objective performance review.
• Director Search A recruitment service that identifies and places qualified directors on corporate boards, leveraging the institute's network and Directors' Register. Targeted at organisations seeking new board members.
• Risk Advisory Advisory services that help organisations design and implement enterprise risk management and governance frameworks. Targeted at boards and risk professionals.
• Corporate Governance Assessment An assessment service that evaluates an organisation's governance practices and compliance posture against established frameworks. Targeted at boards and governance committees.
• Ethics Assessment A service that evaluates and strengthens an organisation's ethics frameworks and practices. Targeted at boards and ethics officers.
• Surveys Custom governance-related survey services (e.g., Directors' Fees and Board Composition Survey with Korn Ferry) for member organisations and external clients.
• Audit Committee Forum Advocacy forum operated in collaboration with KPMG Mauritius since 2013, providing guidance for audit committees and producing 12 Position Papers on audit, risk, cybersecurity, and ethics. Targeted at audit committee members and chairs.
• Directors Forum Advocacy forum operated in collaboration with PwC Mauritius since 2012, producing 10+ publications including Position Papers on AI governance, IFRS S1/S2, family businesses, and African opportunity. Targeted at Mauritian directors.
• Climate Governance Initiative Mauritius (CGI Mauritius) Climate governance advocacy forum launched October 2023 in collaboration with the Climate Governance Initiative (World Economic Forum), providing guidance on climate-related governance for organisations. Targeted at boards and climate-affairs executives.
• Risk Governance Forum Forum launched May 2024 in collaboration with EY Mauritius, providing risk governance resources and best practices for business leaders and risk professionals. Founding members include ABC Banking Corporation, Alteo, CIEL Group, CIM Finance, Currimjee Group, Innodis, Leal Group, MCB Group, MUA, RHT Holding, and UBP.
• Company Secretaries Circle Advocacy circle for company secretaries supporting their professional practice, peer exchange, and continuing professional development. Targeted at company secretaries and governance officers.
• Women Directors Forum Forum promoting gender equity and women's participation in corporate governance and board leadership, supporting the Women Leadership Academy and related advocacy initiatives. Targeted at female directors and aspiring board members.
• Human Capital Governance Forum Forum launched April 2026 in collaboration with ER Group, addressing workforce and talent governance for organisations. Targeted at HR directors, board members, and human capital leaders.
• WE-CONNECT Networking Series An exclusive themed networking event platform launched August 2024 for MIoD members, business leaders, and professionals, featuring themed discussions on governance and business topics (5 editions held between August 2024 and June 2026).
• MIoD Expert Series An exclusive intimate dialogue platform launched August 2025 where leaders engage directly with invited experts on strategic topics. Subsequent editions covered organizational culture and Generation Z (November 2025) and digital infrastructure governance (June 2026).
• Annual Corporate Governance Conference Annual flagship conference bringing together business leaders and experts on corporate governance topics. 4th edition held October 2025 under the theme 'AI, Talent, and Ethical Leadership'. Targeted at Mauritian directors, executives, and governance professionals.
• Audit Committee Forum Cybersecurity Guide Cybersecurity guide published October 2022 by the Audit Committee Forum, providing directors and audit committees with guidance on cyber risk oversight. Targeted at audit committee members and chairs.
• Position Papers Strategic publications from advocacy forums, including 12 Position Papers from the Audit Committee Forum and 10+ Position Papers from the Directors Forum, addressing key governance topics for Mauritian directors.
• Directors' Digest Newsletter A regular corporate newsletter providing updates on MIoD events, membership highlights, and governance insights to the Mauritian director community.
• Annual Reports Annual reports documenting the institute's activities, governance, and strategic direction, published for members and stakeholders.
• MIoD Membership Tiered subscription-based membership offering access to events, advocacy forums, training programs, the Directors' Register, and the GNDI Global Passport. Categories include directors, business leaders, and governance professionals.
• Directors' Register A register of directors maintained by the institute for professional verification and networking, accessible to members.
• GNDI Global Passport A global network passport offering MIoD members access to international director networks and resources through the Global Network of Director Institutes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Women Leadership Academy has trained over 200 women professionals in Mauritius and 30+ in Kenya
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• MCB GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCB Group serves as a Founder member of the MIoD and co-sponsor of the Annual Corporate Governance Conference. The partnership supports MIoD's flagship events and governance advocacy initiatives.
• Mauritius TelecomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMauritius Telecom is a Founder member of the MIoD and collaborated on the Annual Corporate Governance Conference and MIoD Expert Series, providing executive leadership insights on digital transformation and governance.
• KPMG MauritiuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKPMG Mauritius has partnered with the MIoD since 2013 on the Audit Committee Forum, co-producing 12 Position Papers and organizing joint events and publications on audit, risk, cybersecurity, and ethics.
• PwC MauritiuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPwC Mauritius has collaborated with the MIoD's Directors Forum since 2012, co-producing 10+ publications including Position Papers on AI governance, IFRS S1/S2, family businesses, and African opportunity, as well as supporting events.
• EY MauritiuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEY Mauritius partners with the MIoD on the Risk Governance Forum (launched May 2024), collaborating on events focused on commercial uncertainties, emerging technology risks, and adaptive risk governance.
• HSBC MauritiuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSBC Mauritius is a founding member of CGI Mauritius (Climate Governance Initiative) and partner for the Climate Governance Pathway program and Expert Series. HSBC has been a consistent supporter since CGI's launch in October 2023.
• Axiz MauritiussupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAxiz Mauritius serves as a Patron/sponsor of MIoD events including WE-CONNECT and IT Summit, contributing to the institute's networking and technology-focused programming.
• AfrAsia BanksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAfrAsia Bank sponsored the WE-CONNECT networking event in January 2025, supporting MIoD's community-building and professional networking initiatives.
• Dale Carnegie MauritiussupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDale Carnegie Mauritius co-developed the Women Leadership Academy Readiness Programme with the MIoD, supporting women's professional development and leadership advancement.
• Rogers Capital Technology Services LtdsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRogers Capital collaborated with MIoD on the Expert Series event on AI and ChatGPT, and previously on a digital innovation day, supporting technology governance content.
• Accenture MauritiussupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAccenture Mauritius sponsored the Women Leadership Academy, which graduated 111 women, supporting MIoD's gender diversity and governance advocacy efforts.
• Korn FerrysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorn Ferry collaborated with MIoD in July 2024 to publish the Survey on Directors' Fees and Board Composition in Mauritius, contributing research-based governance insights.
• CareEdge Ratings AfricasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCareEdge Ratings Africa served as Patron for the ESG Summit (2022 and 2024 editions), supporting MIoD's climate and sustainability governance programming.
• Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), UK GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCDO, through the Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance, partnered with MIoD in November 2025 to formalize the Climate Governance Pathway program and support development of sector toolkits and a national progress tracking platform.
• Climate Governance Initiative (CGI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGI, a global initiative of the World Economic Forum, partnered with MIoD to accredit the Climate Governance Pathway program and connect Mauritian governance standards to global best practices.
• Financial Reporting Council (FRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe FRC participated in an exclusive dialogue session with MIoD's Audit Committee Forum in August 2025, marking the launch of a regular regulator-director engagement series.
• British High CommissionsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe British High Commission supported CGI Mauritius and Climate Governance Initiative events, and facilitated the FCDO partnership for climate governance programming.
• ER GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerER Group co-launched the Human Capital Governance Forum with MIoD in April 2026, expanding the institute's advocacy forum portfolio to address workforce and talent governance.
• United States Embassy, MauritiussupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe U.S. Embassy in Mauritius partnered with MIoD for the 4th Annual Corporate Governance Conference (2025) through the U.S. Speaker Program, bringing Ernie Fernandez (former Microsoft VP) as a keynote speaker.
• Juristconsult ChamberssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJuristconsult Chambers (Partner Shalinee Dreepaul Halkhoree) facilitated the Future-Ready Data Protection workshop, providing expert legal and regulatory guidance on GDPR and Mauritian data protection compliance.
• Dayforce MauritiussupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDayforce Mauritius, along with Axiz, Lenovo, and Nutanix, supported the Digital Leadership Conversation 2026 event, contributing to MIoD's technology governance programming.
• ABC Banking CorporationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerABC Banking Corporation is a founding member of the Risk Governance Forum, supporting the forum's platform for risk management professionals.
• AlteosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlteo is a founding member of the Risk Governance Forum and participated in the emerging technologies risk governance panel.
• CIM FinancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIM Finance is a founding member of the Risk Governance Forum, contributing to the forum's industry representation.
• Currimjee GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrimjee Group is a founding member of the Risk Governance Forum, supporting cross-sector risk governance dialogue.
• InnodissupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnodis is a founding member of the Risk Governance Forum, contributing industry perspectives to risk governance discussions.
• Leal GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeal Group is a founding member of the Risk Governance Forum.
• RHT Holding LtdsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRHT Holding Ltd is a founding member of the Risk Governance Forum, with its Group CEO participating in risk governance panel discussions.
• UBP (United Banking Partners)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUBP is a founding member of the Risk Governance Forum.
• CybernapticssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCybernaptics collaborated with MIoD on the Innovation Forum exploring regulatory technology and corporate governance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• International Institute for Management Development (IMD): Swiss-based executive education and board readiness provider. Comparable as an ecosystem participant delivering director-level programs (e.g., IMD Board Readiness) that compete for the same Mauritian/African executive-training wallet.

Regional players

• Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD): Hong Kong's director institute offering membership, training, and policy advocacy in another Asian financial-center context. Comparable as a similarly-sized national IoD operating in a financial-services-heavy economy.
• African Corporate Governance Network (ACGN): Pan-African network promoting corporate governance reform and capacity building across the continent. Comparable as the regional umbrella under which MIoD and ICDK-type institutes converge; relevant for MIoD's potential African expansion.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD, US): US membership organization for board directors providing education, certification (NACD Directorship Certification), research, and peer networks. Comparable as a larger, US-scale peer running a forum-and-publication model focused on director effectiveness.
• Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD): Australia's leading director membership body, offering the Company Directors Course, governance advisory, and policy advocacy. Comparable as a more mature, scaled-up version of MIoD's membership-plus-academy-plus-policy model.
• International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN): Global investor-led network promoting corporate governance standards and policy. Comparable as a global counterpart on the policy/advocacy side of MIoD's forum model, with cross-membership overlap in Big 4 firms and major corporates.

Direct peers

• Institute of Directors UK (IoD): The UK's national membership institute for directors, offering Chartered Director status, training, board evaluation, policy advocacy, and member services. Directly comparable to MIoD as the archetypal national IoD model MIoD emulates at a smaller scale.
• Institute of Corporate Directors Kenya (ICDK): Kenya's national director institute offering the Certified Director program and governance advisory — directly comparable as a Sub-Saharan African IoD peer and relevant given MIoD's Women Leadership Academy expansion into Kenya.
• Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA): South Africa's national director institute providing membership, the Chartered Director (SA) designation, training, and King IV governance code stewardship. Closest geographic and emerging-market peer, operating a similar forum-and-publication model.
• Climate Governance Initiative (CGI): World Economic Forum initiative coordinating national director institutes on climate governance — MIoD's CGI Mauritius chapter is one of its global affiliates. Closest peer for MIoD's climate pathway program and accreditation model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

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