The ISBT Board of Directors consists of elected ISBT members, with representation from each of the six WHO regions. The board meets at person at each ISBT congress, with additional meetings on-line as required, and is entrusted with the corporate governance, overall management and strategic direction of ISBT. Some specific functions may be delegated to the Executive Committee comprising the President, President Elect, Past President, Vice-Presidents, Secretary General and Treasurer. Nominees for any of these positions should be suitably qualified for the roles, and nominees for Regional Director positions should be active within ISBT and be interested in improving transfusion practice in their region. Specifications for each of the open positions can be found below.
Positions
Nominations are sought for the following positions on the ISBT Board of Directors 2026.
President Elect
Please click the PDF below to read the role description.
If you would like to understand the role of the president, then please click the PDF below.
Vice President
Please click the PDF below to read the role description.
Regional Directors
We are looking for nominations for five Regional Directors:
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Regional Director Latin America
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Regional Director North America
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Regional Director Eastern Mediterranean
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Regional Director Western Pacific*
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Regional Director Europe*
*Please note nominations cannot be accepted for members resident in China or the UK because there are already Regional Directors from each of these countries on the Board. Article 13.3 (f) does not permit two Regional Directors from the same country.
Please click the PDF below to read the role description.
Nominees
Would you like to be involved in the governance of ISBT and be considered for a position on the Board of Directors? The 2026 elections for the Board of Directors could be your opportunity.
Members wishing to stand in the election must be Individual ISBT Member at 17.00 Central European Time (CET), Tuesday December 9, 2025. Candidates for the Board need to complete the nominee form and must be nominated by two individual members of the Society.
Before proceeding:
- A. Read the nominations procedure.
- B. Read and understand the duties of the position for which you are applying.
- C. Read the ISBT Board of Directors code of conduct.
- D. Read the ISBT conflict of interest policy and ensure to declare any conflict of interest through the election website during the nomination process.
If you have any questions about standing for a position on the ISBT Board, please contact the Chairperson of the Nominations Committee, Lin Fung (ISBT President Elect).
Nominators
Individuals, Honorary or the designated representative of Affiliate societies, who are accepted members of ISBT at 17.00 CET on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, may act as nominators.
Before proceeding:
- A. Read the nominations procedure.
- B. Communicate with the candidate you intend to nominate.
The official deadline for receipt of nominations is 23.59 CET, Tuesday, February 17, 2026. If you have any questions about the election process, please contact Jenny White (ISBT Executive Director).
Invitation to participate email – action required
ISBT has once again partnered with Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) to administer the 2026 election. To ensure your election-specific broadcast email arrives safely in your inbox on or around Tuesday March 17, 2026. Please add the following email address as an approved sender; [email protected]. If you have any questions contact: [email protected].
Election process
All individuals who were accepted ISBT members on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 17.00 Central European Time will receive an email on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 or Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from [email protected] with information and details for participating in the electronic ballot. Please follow the instructions received in the email. The voting process is straightforward and easy to follow. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam or junk folders
Voting in the ISBT Election for the Board of Directors 2026
Some useful information in relation to voting in the 2026 Board of Directors election. Voting commences on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and closes at 23.59 CEST, Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Candidate information
You are encouraged to read the biography and statement of motivation for election for each nominated candidate as you go through the ballot process.
Campaigning
Candidates have been requested to refrain from mass soliciting of votes. There is sufficient information about each of the candidates on the online voting system for members to make an informed choice.
Exercise your right to vote!
ISBT exists for and is guided by its members, and eligible members are encouraged to exercise their right to vote for the candidates they feel will make the most effective Board members.
