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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 Organizational ChartIEEE is organized into:

  • 331 local sections in 10 geographic regions;
  • about 1,951 chapters comprised of local members with similar technical interests;
  • 38 societies and 7 technical councils that compose 10 technical divisions;
  • more than 1,855 student branches at colleges and universities in 80 countries;
  • 533 student branch chapters.
 
 

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IEEE Executives

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 three top-tier IEEE governing bodies.

 
 

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IEEE Major Boards

Six subordinate boards govern major areas of IEEE interest. Each has an elected volunteer leader.

 
 

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IEEE Committees

There are currently 16 standing committees of the IEEE Board of Directors.

 
 

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IEEE Staff

IEEE has approximately 900 employees who support various IEEE activities. The Executive Director is the full-time chief operating officer.

 
 

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