The Division is governed by a Division Board, comprising:

• A chair and a secretary (or two co-chairs, each of whom also act as co-secretaries);
• A treasurer;
• An industrial liaison manager;
• and a number of other members without title.

In addition, there is a Division Advisory Board, the function of which is to offer advice and support to the members of the Division Board.

The Division Board will meet at least once a year.

The Division Board will be elected annually at the AGM. Nominations for members of the Division Board will be held 1 month before the AGM.

The Division will organise events such as meetings and conferences. The major features of these activities are:

• They are international in scope and focused specifically on Europe;
• They are interdisciplinary in nature, encompassing any area within the fields of bioengineering and bioprocessing;
• They promote participation from researchers, scientists and engineers at all career stages; and
• They involve all sectors such as academia, industry, government agencies and research institutes.

Funds raised by the Division will be used to fund Division activities and pay Division management expenses.