IOD Kent is a member organisation that Kent Science Park is pleased to partner with. We jointly host IOD events held at the Science Park for the benefit of our tenants, IOD members and non-members alike.
As a member of IOD Kent you are encouraged to give your views on local issues and take advantage of networking opportunities in your area. All members are welcome to attend events at any branch.
The aim of IOD Kent is to be perceived as one of the leading branches in the UK, specifically to:
- Increase relevant membership.
- Activate a positive programme to retain members.
- Increase member satisfaction of activities and services.
- Increase representation amongst Kent's top companies.
- Involve a greater proportion of members.
- Introduce new youth and education initiatives.
- Encourage young people in business.
- Increase awareness in the business community.
- Generate funds to improve membership services.
- Facilitate change.
Membership Profile:
Current membership total is in the region of 2000 of which around 40% are Chairmen, Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors and 45 % are non-executive or other titled directors.
The largest proportion of IOD Kent membership comprises of activity in the Banking, Financial and Business Services - 41% but we represent the full range of industry including Agriculture, Engineering, Construction, Transport & Communications, Manufacturing and the Service seCurrent membership total is in the region of 2000 of which around 40% are Chairmen, Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors and 45 % are non-executive or other titled directors.
The largest proportion of membership comprises of activity in the Banking, Financial and Business Services - 41% but IOD Kent represent the full range of industry including Agriculture, Engineering, Construction, Transport & Communications, Manufacturing and the Service sector.
Individuals in IOD Kent lead companies with turnovers from 250K - 8% to over 500M - 2% with 37% boasting turnover between 250K and 5M per annum and 28% turnover between 5M and 500 M. 40% of our membership employ 25 people or less.
Kent Branch is ahead of the national average for female members - 9.27% and members under 40 years old – 12.46% reflecting our initiatives to fully represent the movers and shakers in business today.
For more information on membership of IOD or on any of the events that they are running at Kent Science Park, or across the county, please contact:
Debbie Cameron IoD Kent Branch
550 Winch Road
Kent Science Park
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 8EF
Website link: https://www.iod.com/Home/Local-Network/South/Branches/Kent/
