{"id":2618,"date":"2024-08-28T13:29:48","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T17:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/about\/our-people\/board-of-directors\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T16:05:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T21:05:53","slug":"icf-boards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/about\/our-people\/icf-boards\/","title":{"rendered":"ICF Boards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\t\tICF 2026 Boards\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the global organization for coaches and coaching. Many opportunities exist at both the local and global levels to become involved with ICF and help advance its mission.<\/p>\n<p>We are achieving our vision through the work of six unique family organizations. Each organization has a dedicated board that oversees the strategic direction of its affairs, funds and property.<\/p>\n<p>The International Coaching Federation Global Board provides strategic direction for and coordination of the complete ICF ecosystem.<\/p>\n\t\t\t <p><a href=\"#global-board-directors\">ICF Global Board\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t <p><a href=\"#coaching-education-board\">ICF Coaching Education\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t <p><a href=\"#coaching-organizations-board\">ICF Coaching in Organizations\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t <p><a href=\"#credentials-and-standards-board\">ICF Credentials and Standards\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t <p><a href=\"#foundation-board\">ICF Foundation\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t <p><a href=\"#professional-coaching-board\">ICF Professional Coaches<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t <p><a href=\"#thought-leadership-board\">ICF Thought Leadership Institute\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\t<h3  id=\"global-board-directors\">\n\t\t\tICF Global Board of Directors\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Global Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and governance of the organization on a global scale. The board members are typically experienced professionals in the field of coaching and leadership, who work together to ensure the ICF&#8217;s mission and values are upheld. They play a crucial role in setting policies, guiding initiatives, and maintaining the standards of coaching practice worldwide.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tOfficers\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tDirectors at Large\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tFamily Organization Representatives\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tEx Officio\t<\/h4>\n\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Magdalena Nowicka Mook<\/strong><br \/>\nCEO, International Coaching Federation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3  id=\"coaching-education-board\">\n\t\t\tICF Coaching Education\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>The ICF Coaching Education Board of Directors is a distinguished assembly of industry experts and thought leaders, whose commitment and strategic vision are instrumental in advancing the coaching profession. As volunteer leaders, they guide and shape the future of coaching education, ensuring that ICF remains the global leader in accrediting coaching education organizations worldwide.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tOfficers\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tDirectors\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tEx Officio\t<\/h4>\n\t<ul>\n<li><strong>David Jennings, CAE, SPHR, SHRM-SCP (USA)<br \/>\n<\/strong>Vice President, ICF Coaching Education<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lise Bruynooghe, MCC (Switzerland)\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nGlobal Board Chair<\/li>\n<li><strong>Magdalena Nowicka Mook (USA)<\/strong><br \/>\nCEO, ICF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3  id=\"coaching-organizations-board\">\n\t\t\tICF Coaching in Organizations\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>The ICF Coaching in Organizations Board of Directors is a group of elected individuals who play a vital role in shaping coaching within corporate and organizational settings. They are responsible for steering the strategic direction of ICF Coaching in Organizations to continue to advance the effectiveness of coaching as a leadership and development tool within companies.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tOfficers\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tDirectors\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tEx Officio\t<\/h4>\n\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Robert Garcia, ACC, CAE, MBA (USA)<\/strong><br \/>\nVice President, ICF Coaching in Organizations<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lise Bruynooghe, MCC (Switzerland)\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nGlobal Board Chair<\/li>\n<li><strong>Magdalena Nowicka Mook (USA)<\/strong><br \/>\nCEO, ICF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3  id=\"credentials-and-standards-board\">\n\t\t\tICF Credentials and Standards\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>The ICF Credentials and Standards Board of Directors oversees the development and management of the International Coaching Federation&#8217;s credentialing and certification programs. Representing over 50,000 credential holders from more than 140 nations, this board ensures that coaches meet and maintain the highest standards within the coaching profession. This diverse board promotes ethical conduct, professional excellence, and integrity across the coaching industry globally.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tOfficers\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tDirectors\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tEx Officio\t<\/h4>\n\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Carrie Abner, CAE (USA)<\/strong><br \/>\nVice President, ICF Credentials and Standards<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lise Bruynooghe, MCC (Switzerland)\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nGlobal Board Chair<\/li>\n<li><strong>Magdalena Nowicka Mook (USA)<\/strong><br \/>\nCEO, ICF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3  id=\"foundation-board\">\n\t\t\tICF Foundation\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>The ICF Foundation Board of Trustees guide and direct the\u00a0strategic plans\u00a0and goals to achieve the mission of the ICF Foundation.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tOfficers\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tTrustees\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tEx Officio\t<\/h4>\n\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Coura Badiane, CAE, MBA (USA)<\/strong><br \/>\nVice President, ICF Foundation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lise Bruynooghe, MCC (Switzerland)\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nGlobal Board Chair<\/li>\n<li><strong>Magdalena Nowicka Mook (USA)<\/strong><br \/>\nCEO, ICF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3  id=\"professional-coaching-board\">\n\t\t\tICF Professional Coaches Board\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>The ICF Professional Coaches Board of Directors represents, serves, and advocates for all ICF members worldwide. It is a body of no more than nine elected individuals who guide ICF Professional Coaches&#8217; efforts to lead the global advancement of the coaching profession through its members and chapters around the world. This board steers strategic development, creates policy, and leads the fiscal management and general oversight of ICF Professional Coaches.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tOfficers\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tDirectors\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tEx Officio\t<\/h4>\n\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Steve Weiss, CAE (USA)\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nVice President, ICF Professional Coaches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lise Bruynooghe, MCC (Switzerland)\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nGlobal Board Chair<\/li>\n<li><strong>Magdalena Nowicka Mook (USA)<\/strong><br \/>\nCEO, ICF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3  id=\"thought-leadership-board\">\n\t\t\tICF Thought Leadership\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>The ICF Thought Leadership Institute Board of Directors is a think tank of visionaries driving global progress in the coaching field. 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