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Board of Trustees Nomination Form

Board of Trustees Application Form

The Board of Trustees is responsible for creating the long-term vision and strategy for the Council and its members. The Board oversees the governance of the Council, including the annual audit of operations and finances, and develops programs to ensure the continued growth of the Council and its legacy of serving professionals and academics involved in the development of tall buildings internationally. Board members serve two-year terms, which are renewable at the discretion of the Board. 

To facilitate the continued growth of the Council, and to reinforce the organization’s multidisciplinary mission, the CTBUH Board of Trustees has been expanded from 9 to 13 members and is establishing “seats” for each distinct industry sector. This new structure is aimed at ensuring that the Council’s highest-level decision-making body is reflective of its diverse membership.

The Council is now seeking nominations for the following open board seats:
  • Architecture / Interiors
  • Government
  • Occupier / Tenant
  • Urban Design / Planning / Infrastructure

To be considered for one of the open seats, carefully read the roles and responsibilities involved, then complete the online application. See the current Board of Trustees here.

Applications are due by 20 December.

Board Member Qualifications
  • Board members must have a high profile in the industry, with an established track record of contributing to the inception, design, research, construction, occupation or operation of the built environment.
  • Maintain the highest ethical standing in the industry.
  • Represent a company or institution which is a CTBUH organizational member in good-standing, preferably at the Supporting Contributor level.
  • Willingness to advocate for and work to grow the Council and support programs to serve members.
  • Meet the qualifications of an open and available industry sector position on the board, advancing the international remit and diversity of the Council.
  • Demonstrate leadership experience with nonprofit or association boards and/or have a track record of strong engagement with the Council.

Board Member Responsibilities
  • Initiate, drive, and contribute to relevant Council initiatives, including conferences, awards, research projects, committees, programming, and publications.
  • Evaluate CTBUH Assembly and Committee activities relevant to the designated board seat's discipline, ensuring suitable representation and output quality.
  • Attend the twice-annual Board Meetings (held in conjunction with the two annual CTBUH Conferences–the Tall + Urban Innovation Conference in the Spring and the International Conference in the Fall–subsidized registration is provided).
  • Steer specific Board of Trustees ad-hoc committees established to progress strategic, time-sensitive Council issues.
  • Serve as a spokesperson for the Council and promote its mission and goals, including representing the Council at regional events.
  • Write occasional Leader’s Messages and articles for the CTBUH Journal, Newsletter, and other Council publications.
  • Ensure the fiscal success of the Council’s programs by recruiting major sponsors and at least five new high-level members a year, representing approximately US$30,000 in income.
  • Commit 60-80 hours per year to CTBUH Board of Trustees initiatives (not including event attendance or time devoted to a specific initiative).

Application Process
To be considered for one of the four open seats, kindly provide:
  • Contact details
  • Statement of Purpose outlining why you are applying, which seat you are applying for, qualifying leadership experiences, and what you hope to accomplish as a CTBUH Trustee
  • Letter of recommendation from a senior professional qualified to speak to your suitability

For any questions, please contact leadership@ctbuh.org