Thank you for your interest to serve on the IAAPA Global Board of Directors. To begin an application, click, "Apply Here" located in the upper right corner. For application editing or review, click "My Applications" in the box on the left. Applications must be complete and submitted by June 4, 2026, to be considered. It is best to complete the application on a computer rather than a mobile device.

IAAPA has six (6) open positions on the global board for 2027:

• One (1) Second Vice Chair
• One (1) Regional Advisory Board Chair Director: Asia Pacific
• One (1) Regional Advisory Board Chair Director: Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa
• One (1) Regional Advisory Board Chair Director: North America
• Two (2) Facility or Lifetime and Honorary Member Directors

The IAAPA Governance Committee and global board will select new board members from those who apply, a talent search within the industry, or through other recruiting methods.

Board Composition and Eligibility Requirements

• In accordance with IAAPA Bylaws and Policies  (Article 4.01), the Association strives to maintain balanced and diverse representation across geography, facility size, and industry segments on the global board of directors.
• To ensure diversity in representation, individuals employed by or significantly affiliated with the same company may not serve on the global board at the same time (except when electing an officer). The governance committee reviews affiliations to determine eligibility.
• To learn more about the current members of the IAAPA Global Board of Directors, please visit Global Board of Directors | Who We Are | IAAPA.org.

Items you will need to submit or prepare to complete the IAAPA Global Board of Directors application:

• Two letters of recommendation that specifically address how you will make a valuable contribution to the IAAPA Global Board of Directors. (only .PDF files)
• A three-minute video recorded on a mobile phone, explaining what distinguishes you from other candidates and what you can contribute to make a difference at IAAPA. (.MOV, .AVI, or MP3 files)
• A professional photo (head and shoulders) of yourself (.JPG or .PDF files)
• A list detailing your IAAPA volunteer experience
• A record of IAAPA events you have attended
• If you are not the CEO or chair of your organization, upload a completed CEO Chair Acknowledgement and Support Form signed by your organization’s CEO or chair. (only .PDF files)

Applications must be complete and submitted by June 4, 2026. Click "Save and Finalize" at the bottom of your application to complete the submission process. If you do not receive an email notification confirming that your application has been received, please contact the IAAPA Team at TOzkan@IAAPA.org.