Organization of IEEE

IEEE is organized into:

» 324 local sections in 10 geographic regions;
» 1,784 chapters comprised of local members with similar technical interests;
» 38 societies and 7 technical councils;
» 1,616 student branches at colleges and universities in 80 countries;
» 452 student branch chapters.

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:

 » IEEE Board of Directors
» IEEE Executive Committee
» IEEE Assembly

Elections are held annually for top IEEE officers.

Six subordinate boards govern major areas of IEEE interest:

 » Educational Activities
» IEEE-USA
» Publication Services and Products Board
» Member and Geographic Activities
» Standards
» Technical Activities

Each has an elected volunteer leader.

There are currently 23 standing committees of the IEEE Board of Directors.

IEEE has approximately 900 employees who support various IEEE activities.

The Executive Director is the full-time chief operating officer.