Board of Directors
How ETI Is Governed
During 2026 /2027 The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) is moving to a governed two-board model designed to create stability, continuity, and a clear leadership succession path. This approach helps ETI develop future leaders while keeping decision-making effective and accountable.
Executive Board
The Executive Board is ETI’s legal Board of Directors. It is responsible for:
- Setting direction and policy
- Oversight of fiduciary duties and governance
- Financial oversight
- Executive leadership accountability
The Executive Board includes ETI’s senior officers plus a small number of At-Large Directors who provide continuity and broad industry representation.
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board supports continuity and leadership development. It is designed to:
- Prepare future officers in “Elect” roles
- Build knowledge and experience before leadership transitions
- Support the organisation with additional depth and perspective
The Advisory Board is not the legal Board of Directors and does not carry Executive Board decision-making authority.
How succession works
ETI uses a structured succession model so leadership transitions are smooth and predictable:
- Members elect candidates into Elect Officer roles
- Elect Officers spend time learning and supporting the organisation
- At the end of the Elect period, they automatically step into the corresponding senior officer role
This helps ETI avoid sudden changes and ensures experienced leadership is always in place.
Why this matters
This governance model is designed to:
- Reduce disruption from leadership changes
- Retain organisational knowledge
- Develop strong future leaders
- Maintain a stable, accountable Executive Board
ETI’s two-board governance model balances strong decision-making with planned leadership development. The Executive Board provides accountability and direction, while the Advisory Board prepares future leaders and supports continuity.
