Organisation

IoD West Yorkshire

The West Yorkshire branch of the Institute of Directors, connecting company directors through networking, events and professional development.

Business and professional bodies
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Leeds presence
Active
Headquarters
London

Company profile · Updated 3 Nov 2026 · Sources: Leeds Today reporting

Organisation

About IoD West Yorkshire

IoD West Yorkshire is the West Yorkshire branch of the Institute of Directors, the membership body for company directors, whose headquarters are at 116 Pall Mall in London. The branch sits within the IoD's Yorkshire and North East region. Members in Leeds can use free coworking space at The Knowledge Exchange at the Rose Bowl, Leeds Beckett University.

The branch connects directors across West Yorkshire through networking and events. Members get professional development at member rates, from one-day courses to full qualifications. They can also get confidential business, tax and legal advice through the IoD Information and Advisory Service. Other benefits include IoD workspaces, guides and factsheets, mentoring and a chance to feed into IoD policy work with government.

What they offer

Services

Networking

Events connecting directors across West Yorkshire

Professional development

Director training from one-day courses to full qualifications

Advisory service

Confidential business, tax and legal advice for members

Leeds workspace

Free coworking for members at The Knowledge Exchange, Rose Bowl

Policy voice

Surveys and commissions that feed into government policy