Organization of IEEE
IEEE has a dual complementary regional and technical structure with organizational units based on geography and technical focus. It manages a separate organizational unit (IEEE-USA) which recommends policies and implements programs specifically intended to benefit the members, the profession, and the public in the United States.
Structure
IEEE is organized into:
- Local sections within geographic regions
- Chapters comprised of local members with similar technical interests
- Societies and technical councils that compose technical divisions
- Student branches at colleges and universities around the world
- Student branch chapters; affinity groups and special interest groups; as well as IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN), the honor society of IEEE
IEEE leadership
The voting membership of IEEE elects a new President each year, who serves for three years, first as President-elect, then as President and CEO, and finally as Past President. IEEE Presidents also serve on the two top-tier IEEE governing bodies.
IEEE Major Boards
Six subordinate boards govern major areas of IEEE interest. Each has an elected volunteer leader. Sign-in may be required to access these sites.
IEEE employees
IEEE has more than 1,000 employees who support various IEEE activities. The Executive Director is the full-time Chief Operating Officer.
The Management Council is comprised of the Executive Director and the senior executives who collectively manage all aspects of IEEE staff operations.