How APM is run

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II granted APM chartered status in 2017. We are therefore incorporated by Royal Charter. The Charter is our constitution and sets out our high-level governance. We are also a registered charity. Our charitable objects are: to advance the science, theory and practice of project and programme management for the public benefit.

Full members and Fellows (MAPM/FAPM) are ‘voting members’ and have the right to attend general meetings. The approval of members would be required to propose any changes to the Royal Charter to the privy council. Full and Fellow members are eligible to stand for election to serve on the currently has nine elected trustees and up to five appointed trustees. Biographies of the trustees are available here.

In accordance with our Charter, the Board also agrees Regulations to cover detailed aspects of governance. This includes matters that the Board has devolved to the CEO and his staff to undertake on its behalf.

We are due to launch our annual ballot for new trustees in July 2024; voting members will receive full details. In the meantime, you can review the candidate briefing pack.

Our presidents

Our president and vice presidents are valued, respected and outward-facing advocates for us and for the project profession as a whole. They are appointed by our Board of Trustees but are not members of it. They engage selectively on a voluntary basis to promote us and our aspirations.

President Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE DL

APM Board

Meet the Board of Trustees.

APM committees

A number of committees and groups are in place which report to the Board of Trustees.

APM vacancies

We’re hiring. Check out our latest permanent and flexible opportunities.

Our commitment to diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging

At APM we believe a diverse, empowered workforce gives us different ways of thinking, a more successful business, and better places for us all to work.  

We’re committed to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness and respect, and showing zero tolerance for discrimination.

Association for Project Management is incorporated by Royal Charter RC000890 and a registered charity No. 1171112. Principal office is Ibis House, Regent Park, Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9LE.

Ibis Trading Limited, registered in England No. 6536096, is a subsidiary of Association for Project Management, which is incorporated by Royal Charter RC000890 and a registered charity No. 1171112. Registered office is Ibis House, Regent Park, Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9LE.