The Institution of Analysts and Programmers was founded in 1972 as the University Computing Association under a fairly loose constitution. The Institution was incorporated in 1981 under a formal Memorandum and Articles of Association, which established a number of senior offices.
The past holders of these offices are listed here.
Presidents
Jim Bates 1999-2007
Vice-Presidents
Ian Robertson 1999-2001
Stephen Cumbers 2001-2005
David Morgan 2018-
David Morgan 2018-
Treasurers
Graham Fenton 1999-2004
Ian Hargrave 2004-2005
John Weller 2005-2010
Graham Fenton 2010-
Director Generals
Bob Charles 1972-1989
Mike Ryan 1989-2011
Director Emeritus
Mike Ryan BSc(Eng) CEng MICE FIDE FIAP (Cmpn)
A specialist in construction management systems, Mike worked on projects in Saudi Arabia and the North Sea. He became a Fellow of the IAP in 1987, but in 1990 his career took an unexpected turn when, after 30 years in construction, he suddenly found himself in charge of the IAP when his friend Bob Charles died. But Mike’s broad experience of business has been applied to the IAP with good effect. He has been responsible for a huge increase in its activity, influence, and reputation.
