The Institute of Directors has announced that Ilaria Lavalle
Miller has been appointed as the new Chief Governance &
Policy Officer.
In this role, she will play a critical leadership role within the
IoD, with responsibility for leading the organisation's policy
and governance agenda, ensuring that the Institute continues to
be recognised as a respected and authoritative voice on matters
of corporate governance, regulation and business policy.
Ilaria is an experienced governance and public policy leader with
more than two decades shaping regulatory policy and legislation
in the UK and EU. Her career spans senior roles in both
government and industry, including serving as Director of
Regulatory and Public Policy at EY UK and holding key positions
within the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
and the Cabinet Office.
Ilaria has contributed to governance reform at an international
level as a member of the OECD Corporate Governance Committee and
the EU Company Law Expert Group. She continues to bring her
expertise to the ICAEW Corporate Governance Committee and the
Accountancy Europe Corporate Governance Policy Group.
Speaking about her appointment, Ilaria said:
I'm thrilled to be joining the IoD at a time when the new
government is introducing farreaching reforms to corporate
reporting as part of its broader ambition to boost sustainable
economic growth.
This moment of change creates a unique opportunity to
strengthen the Institute's voice and support directors as they
navigate an evolving business and regulatory landscape. I look
forward to shaping the future direction of the IoD Centre for
Corporate Governance as an influential, forwardlooking platform
that brings together directors, policymakers and experts to drive
meaningful progress and strengthen good governance across the
economy.
Jonathan Geldart, Director General of the Institute of
Directors, said:
I am delighted to welcome Ilaria to the IoD. Her deep
expertise in governance, regulation and business policy will be a
tremendous asset to our members and to the Institute. As the
government pursues significant corporate reporting and governance
reforms, Ilaria will help ensure the IoD remains at the forefront
of the debate, championing practical, proportionate reforms that
support both business success and public trust.
Ilaria Lavalle Miller joined the Institute of Directors on Monday
14 September 2026.
