Become a member of our supervisory board

Whether a small business or a large corporation,
every GS1 UK member has an equal say.

Any member may nominate a candidate for election to the supervisory board as a non-executive director. The supervisory board represents all members and provides strategic guidance to the organisation.

What will you be required to do?

Supervisory board members are expected to participate in:

  • 4 board meetings a year
  • Board committees such as audit and risk, remuneration, nominations
  • Promoting the organisation to influencers and stakeholders

Ideally, what we’re looking for is someone who has:

  • Held director level appointments
  • Extensive networking capabilities and influence at all levels
  • An interest in the issues at the appropriate level (through industry bodies, think tanks, government committees, GS1 UK groups etc)
  • Knowledge of a relevant industry sector and influence in it
  • Familiarity with and commitment to global supply chain standards
  • Experience and/or understanding of membership bodies and a willingness to represent our members

How to nominate a candidate

If you’d like to nominate someone, please follow these steps:

  1. Make your nomination in writing, signed by yourself and the nominee. Include:
    • The nominee’s name, residential address, date of birth and nationality
    • Their occupation and other directorships
    • A brief biography of the nominee (100 words)
  2. Get the nomination seconded by a representative of another GS1 UK member
    • The seconder’s signature is required
  3. Email the nomination to Jack Griffin by 27 September 2024company.secretary@gs1uk.org

The nominee must sign a statement agreeing to serve if elected and their company’s membership of GS1 UK must be fully paid up. Only the supervisory board can nominate individuals for election as president, chair, vice chairman, chief executive, chief financial officer or staff director.

Our supervisory board will provide details of the nominees to all main contacts in member companies on 4 October 2024.