Seeking Candidates for Top IEEE Leadership Positions

Strong leadership is essential for IEEE to advance technology in the service of humanity. The organization depends on the dedicated service of its volunteers to advance its mission.

Each year, the Nominating and Nominating (N&A) Committee is responsible for recommending candidates to the IEEE Board of Directors and Assembly for volunteer leadership positions, including President-Elect, Corporate Officers, Committee Chairs, and Committee Members. See below for the full list.

By appointing qualified, experienced and committed volunteers, you help ensure continuity, good governance and considered decision-making at the highest levels of the organization. We encourage nominators to take a deliberate approach and align applications with each candidate’s demonstrated experience and the specific qualifications of the position.

To nominate someone for a position, complete this form.

The N&A committee is currently seeking candidates for the following positions:

IEEE President-Elect 2028 (to be elected in 2027 and serve as President in 2029)

IEEE Corporate Leaders 2027

• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Vice-president, educational activities
• Vice President, Publishing Services and Products

IEEE 2027 Committee Chairs and Members

• Verification
• Awards Council
• Collaboration and commitment
• Perform an examination
• Election monitoring
• Employee benefits and compensation
• Ethics and conduct of members
• European public policy
• Companion
• Nominations and appointments of colleagues
• Governance
• History
• Humanitarian Technology Council
• Industry engagement
• Innovations (formerly New Initiatives)
• Nominations and nominations
• Public visibility
• Cashiers

Application Deadlines

March 15

• Vice President, Educational Activities
• Vice President, Publishing Services and Products
• Committee chairs

June 15

• President-elect
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Committee members

Deadlines for self-nominations

March 30

• Vice President, Educational Activities
• Vice President, Publishing Services and Products
• Committee chairs

June 30

• President-elect
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Committee members

Who can nominate

Anyone can submit an application. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominators need not be members of the IEEE, but they must meet specific qualifications. An IEEE organizational unit may submit recommendations approved by its governing body or the organization’s designated representative.

An individual may be nominated for more than one position, but nominators are encouraged to focus on positions that closely match the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Nominators do not need to contact their candidates before submitting the form. The IEEE N&A Committee will contact eligible applicants to obtain required documentation as well as their interest and willingness to be considered for the position.

How to nominate

For more information about positions, including qualifications, estimates of time each position will require during the term, and the appointment process, visit the IEEE Nominating and Nominating Committee website. To nominate someone for a position, complete this form.

Appointment Tips

Be sure to check the eligibility requirements on the N&A Committee website before submitting an application, as those that do not meet the stated requirements will not be advanced.

Volunteers with relevant prior experience in lower-level IEEE committees and units are recommended by the committee more often than volunteers without such experience.

Individuals recommended for President-Elect and Corporate Officer positions are more likely to be recommended if they have a strong track record of leadership, governance experience, and relevant accomplishments within and outside of IEEE. Recommended President-elect candidates must have served on the IEEE Board of Directors for at least one year.

Contact nominations@ieee.org with any questions.