There are seven at-large Alumni Term Directors (ATDs) on the current LIAA Board. We are holding elections for four ATDs to begin their two-year terms in June 2026. 

Since we have a global alumni base, two of the LIAA Board’s seven Alumni Term Directors must be resident outside of the United States at the time of their election. For the term beginning June 2026 at least one of the newly elected Directors must live outside the United States.  

The LIAA Board seeks your skill set to contribute to the Lauder community as a Board Member.  Competencies we especially welcome include:

• Marketing / social media

• Event planning

• Analytics 

• Finance (budget management, financial institution oversight)

• Legal

As a Board, we focus on deepening the connections across generations and regions through community building, creating opportunities for professional networking and development, and lifelong learning. There are standing board committees and opportunities to work on special projects.    

There is no need for previous Board experience.  We are a learning board where incoming Alumni Term Directors have the opportunity to gain board experience to then serve on other boards. Please note we do behave as a professional non-profit board, taking our roles of governance and time commitments seriously.

The LIAA and its Board of Directors

LIAA's mission is to build and support an engaged, thriving and sustainable global Lauder alumni community, including the Institute and students, across industries, geographies and classes through lifelong learning, networking, affinity groups and other vibrant, engaging events.

Our goals are to:

• Increase opportunities for alumni engagement with alumni, the Institute and students

• Collaborate with the Institute and students to identify and achieve mutual goals

• Elevate the Institute’s profile as the leader in global business education and impact

The LIAA Board manages strategy and resources, people and financial, to support alumni activity. Our focus areas for the next 1-2 years include:

• Implementing the long term strategy as provided for in LIAA’s Operating Model

• Ensuring the LIAA’s long-term sustainability at both a leadership and financial level

• Participating on Board Committees either as Chair or member to drive projects forward, especially the SAE Committee as we start planning for the Lauder Immersion weekend in Summer 2027

• Engaging with volunteers to participate in Board Committees

As an Alumni Term Director you will have an opportunity to meet alumni from across all classes and regions, as well as work closely with Institute and Alumni Leadership, including members of the Lauder Institute’s Board of Governors and the Lauder Advisory Council.

Candidates will be announced on April 21, 2026.  Elections will run online from May 7-18, 2026 and the winners will be announced no later than May 22nd. 

Any additional questions, please see the FAQ or email getinvolved@lauderlove.com.