The Institute of Directors (IoD) Isle of Man has appointed Steve Billinghurst as its new chair. He replaces Jennifer Houghton who has stepped down after seven years in the role. Steve is a chartered accountant with nearly 25 years' experience working in the offshore environment for clients across a broad range of industries, both domestic and international.
Mr Billinghurst currently works with regulated entities advising on compliance and regulatory matters, including licence applications for new businesses coming to the island, and works closely with leaders, shareholders and stakeholders. Businesses encouraged to feedback to government and protect against financial crime Ramsey residents urged to have their say on the Sulby Riverside development Isle of Man Government aims to create and fill 5,000 new jobs in eight years Claim of greed and row between brothers as 'Shakespearean tragedy' plays out in court He also has a strong interest in policy and strategy and in working in partnership to deliver positive outcomes for the island. Mr Billinghurst said: ‘It is a great honour to be leading IoD Isle of Man.
‘Our committee is made up of a very experienced and talented group of directors and I am looking forward to working with them to continue to attract new members and to continuously add value for our existing ones. ‘Jennifer has done an outstanding job over the past seven years and the Isle of Man branch is one of the most successful within the IoD worldwide network. �.
