The GÉANT Succession and Diversity Committee is a new Board Committee that provides strategic oversight, guidance and recommendations on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Association’s succession planning, election and selection procedures, and diversity within the Board and Association Committees. The Chair of the Committee is seeking two members to help drive the creation and foundational success of the Committee.

Purpose

The Succession and Diversity Committee is a committee of the GÉANT Board of Directors (the Board). Its primary purpose is to ensure that appointments to the GÉANT Board and GÉANT Association Committees adhere to equitable and transparent procedures; that the appropriate balance of skills, experience and diversity are sought; and that an effective succession plan be maintained to ensure the long-term sustainable success of the GÉANT Association (the Association). A key indicator of success will be a balanced slate of appropriately qualified candidates at every Board and GÉANT Association Committees appointment and election process.

Desirable experience, skills and personal qualities

• Demonstrable experience in proactive governance body succession planning, including risk management, strategic alignment and talent development.
• Knowledge of governance selection and election procedures and best practice.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion principles, and experience with operationalising diversity in governance.
• Experience of working collaboratively within oversight committees or governance structures.

Commitment and time requirements

• Member terms are for three years.
• Members are expected to attend approximately two online meetings per year (of a maximum of three hours each) and contribute to ongoing work outside of meetings as required.

What the role offers

• The opportunity to shape best practice in inclusive and transparent governance through membership of a new Committee seeking to support sustainable and representative leadership for the GÉANT Association.
• A professional, collegial and ambitious working environment.
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.

Selection process

Interest is invited from across the GÉANT community to ensure strong, independent oversight of the Association’s practice. The deadline for submissions is 17:00 (CET) on 3 March 2026.

If you are interested in being part of the Committee please email a short biography together with a short (maximum one page) document that explains your motivation and how you fulfil the Committee requirements to governance@geant.org.

The Chair of the Committee shall review the profiles of those interested and propose Committee members to the Board for approval and later endorsement by the General Assembly of the GÉANT Association.

Contact governance@geant.org with any questions you may have.