Membership
Join the founding community of women across governance, risk, internal control, compliance and related control functions.
Why join?
LIC brings together expertise that usually sits in separate professional bodies — and puts women’s leadership at the centre.
Networking
Meet peers across disciplines, sectors and countries — in person and online.
Mentoring
Give and receive structured mentoring, from first leadership role to board readiness.
Visibility
Speak, write and be recognised for your expertise through LIC platforms.
Leadership
Build the capabilities that senior control roles and board positions demand.
Knowledge sharing
Exchange practical insight on regulation, frameworks and emerging risks.
Membership tiers
Three levels reflect where you are in your career. Criteria and benefits will be confirmed with the founding community.
Tier criteria, benefits and any fees are proposals — confirm them before launch.
Rising Leaders
Audience
Early-career professionals and emerging managers in a control function.
Benefits
- Rising Leaders Track and peer cohorts
- Mentoring as a mentee
- Community events and webinars
- Learning Academy content
Access level
Community events, learning content and the mentee programme
Professional Members
Audience
Established specialists and managers across governance, risk, control and assurance.
Benefits
- Full events programme
- Mentoring as a mentor or mentee
- Contribute to expert pillars and insights
- Career Accelerator resources
Access level
Full programme, pillar working groups and publishing opportunities
Executive Circle
Audience
Senior executives, heads of function, board members and aspiring non-executive directors.
Benefits
- Executive roundtables under the Chatham House Rule
- Board-readiness and executive development
- Mentor senior talent
- Speaking and thought-leadership opportunities
Access level
Executive roundtables, advisory input and the recognition programme
Founding members
Join during the founding phase to help shape LIC’s programme, chapters and governance — and to be part of the network from its first day.
Membership process
Four steps from application to your first introductions.
1
Application
Complete the short application form with your role, expertise and motivation.
2
Review
The LIC team reviews your background and interests, usually within two weeks.
3
Approval
You receive a decision and your membership level by email.
4
Onboarding
A welcome conversation, introductions and access to the programme.
Code of conduct
Membership depends on a shared standard of behaviour. Every member agrees to it when they join.
Professionalism
Engage as you would in a senior professional setting, online and in person.
Confidentiality
What is shared in closed sessions stays there. Roundtables follow the Chatham House Rule.
Respect
Value different disciplines, sectors, cultures and career stages.
Anti-harassment
Harassment and discrimination of any kind are not tolerated and lead to removal.
Non-commercial behaviour
LIC is not a sales channel. No unsolicited selling, recruitment drives or promotion.
Member portal
Coming in Phase 2: a private space for members to find each other, continue conversations and access resources.
- Member directory
- Discussion forums
- Resource library
- Event recordings
- AI Governance Resource Centre
- Mentoring dashboard
Join the founding community
We invite women working across Governance, Risk, Internal Control, Compliance and related disciplines to express their interest in joining Ladies in Control and contributing to its development.
Whether you are an emerging professional, established specialist, senior executive or aspiring board member, LIC aims to create opportunities for connection, professional growth and knowledge sharing.
What happens next
We review every application personally and reply by email. If you have questions first, use the contact form.