👥Boards

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About

The different Boards participating in The IO Foundation play a crucial role in its governance as well as setting its strategic direction and policies to ensure the organization's mission and goals are effectively pursued.

They provide oversight and guidance, making key decisions on budgeting, activities and long-term planning, while also serving as ambassadors to the broader stakeholder community to garner support and resources.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is responsible for the overall governance of the organization, making key strategic decisions and ensuring that The IO Foundation adheres to its mission and legal responsibilities.

Directors shall also represent TIOF in events and actively seek for support from local stakeholders.

	Jean F. Queralt
	John Duenas

Board of Advisers

The Board of Advisers provides expert guidance and advice to The IO Foundation, offering insights and recommendations to inform strategic direction and operational effectiveness.

	Dr. Ahmad Azhar	Telecom Ecosystem
	Denis Oakley	Global Strategy
	Javier Ramirez	Innovation & IP
	Maya Vandenbroeck	Organization Development
	Maznuddin Zainuddin	Corporate Strategy (MYS)
	Tevanraj Elengoe	Tech Ecosystem (MYS)
	Norina Yahya	Policy Strategy

Board of Consultants

The Board of Consultants consists of specialists who offer detailed, technical advice and solutions in specific projects.

Board of Auditors

The Board of Auditors is tasked with overseeing the financial practices and transparency of The IO Foundation, ensuring accuracy, compliance and integrity in financial reporting and management.

	Lauri Kurs	Legal (Estonia)
	Karin Rand	Finance (Estonia)

Rights and Responsibilities

The following is a concise summary of the Rights and Responsibilities for each Board members, outlining their entitlements and obligations within the organization.

	Director	Adviser	Consultant	Auditor
Rights
Vote @ AGM	Yes	No	No	No
Default Salary	No	As per rate (Donated)	As per rate (Donated)	As per rate (Paid)
Project Salary	No	As per rate (Paid)	As per rate (Paid)	As per rate (Paid)
Responsibilities
Attend Status Calls	Optional	Optional	Recommended	No
Attend Q Status Calls	Yes	Recommended	Recommended	Optional
Attend AGM	Yes	Recommended	Recommended	Recommended
Attend Strat Meet	Recommended	Yes	Yes	Optional
Attend Onboarding	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Attend Deboarding	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes