| CATHERALL, Timothy ACTIVE | Secretary | 10 Nov 2017 | | | | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| ABLO, Awo ACTIVE | Director | 04 Dec 2019 | | England | February 1972 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| ARYEETEY, Ernest ACTIVE | Director | 01 Aug 2021 | | Ghana | October 1955 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| BARTON, Tamsyn Sherlle, Dr ACTIVE | Director | 01 Aug 2021 | | England | May 1962 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| BELLAMY, Michael Charles ACTIVE | Director | 01 Feb 2025 | | England | February 1945 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| CLAYTON, Jenny Natasha ACTIVE | Director | 01 Nov 2019 | | England | August 1975 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| JOSHI, Anuradha, Professor ACTIVE | Director | 01 Jan 2026 | | United Kingdom | August 1964 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| LIND, Jeremy ACTIVE | Director | 01 Aug 2025 | | United Kingdom | September 1976 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| NAYYAR, Deepak, Professor ACTIVE | Director | 31 Jul 2020 | | India | September 1946 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| OCAMPO GAVIRIA, Jose Antonio ACTIVE | Director | 01 Aug 2021 | | United States | December 1952 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| ROSENEIL, Sasha, Dr ACTIVE | Director | 01 Sep 2022 | | England | August 1966 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| ZABAKHIDZE, Mariam ACTIVE | Director | 01 Aug 2025 | | United Kingdom | September 1990 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| BARTER, Malcolm Alexander RESIGNED | Secretary | 31 Jan 2007 | 26 Nov 2008 | | | 16 Coverdale Gardens, Park Hill, Croydon, CR0 5LS |
| BECKETT, Charlie RESIGNED | Secretary | 01 Jan 2009 | 30 Mar 2009 | | | 25, Oakford Road, London, NW5 1AJ, United Kingdom |
| COCKERELL, Michael John RESIGNED | Secretary | 17 Jun 1999 | 06 Dec 2001 | | | Rodmell Grange, Mill Lane, Rodmell, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3HS |
| I'ANSON, Helen Mary RESIGNED | Secretary | 06 Dec 2001 | 19 Feb 2003 | | | 49 Christie Avenue, Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5JT |
| MADDISON, Elizabeth RESIGNED | Secretary | 03 Mar 2009 | 10 Nov 2017 | | | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| SANDERS, John RESIGNED | Secretary | | 17 Jun 1999 | | | Honey Hill, Piddinghoe, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9AY |
| SMITH, David William RESIGNED | Secretary | 19 Feb 2003 | 06 Sep 2006 | | | Vale House, Halstock, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9SF |
| WHITAKER, Sophie Brigitte RESIGNED | Secretary | 06 Sep 2006 | 31 Jan 2007 | | | Flat 5, 28 Brunswick Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1DG |
| ABED, Fazle Hasan RESIGNED | Director | 15 Jun 2000 | 12 Jun 2003 | | April 1936 | Apartment 502 House 16 Road 84, Gulshan, Dhaka, 1212, FOREIGN, Bangladesh |
| ANDERSON, Michael Roy RESIGNED | Director | 01 Aug 2016 | 31 Jul 2021 | England | April 1962 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| BECKETT, Charlie RESIGNED | Director | 01 Jan 2009 | 31 Dec 2012 | United Kingdom | October 1961 | 25, Oakford Road, London, NW5 1AJ, United Kingdom |
| BEEVOR, Hugh Gordon RESIGNED | Director | 01 Jan 1996 | 09 Feb 2006 | United Kingdom | April 1943 | 8 Hotham Hall, Hotham Road, London, SW15 1QS |
| BEZANSON, Keith Arthur, Doctor RESIGNED | Director | 01 Mar 1997 | 30 Jun 2004 | | May 1941 | 4 Downsview Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 4PT |
| BRITTAIN, Julie Ann RESIGNED | Director | 01 Jun 2007 | 31 May 2010 | | April 1963 | 4 Guildford Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3LS |
| CAINE, Michael Harris, Sir RESIGNED | Director | | 31 Dec 1995 | | June 1927 | 4 Maunsel Street, London, SW1P 2QL |
| CALDWELL, Kenneth Mathieson RESIGNED | Director | 15 Jun 2000 | 31 Dec 2008 | England | April 1955 | Glebe Cottage, Rectory Lane, Buckland, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7BL |
| CAREY, Richard Harold RESIGNED | Director | 10 Feb 2006 | 30 Jun 2010 | | March 1945 | 4 Avenue De La Guillemote, Fourqueux 78112, France |
| CHAMBERS, Robert John Haylock, Dr RESIGNED | Director | 19 Oct 1993 | 31 Oct 1996 | | May 1932 | Nataruk Ashcombe Lane, Kingston, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3JZ |
| CHANG, Ha-Joon RESIGNED | Director | 01 Jan 2022 | 31 Dec 2025 | England | October 1963 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| CHEEMA, Ali, Dr RESIGNED | Director | 01 Aug 2016 | 31 Jul 2023 | Pakistan | July 1968 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| COLCLOUGH, Christopher Louis, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 01 Oct 1997 | 30 Oct 2000 | United Kingdom | July 1946 | Little Hallands, Norton, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2UN |
| CONWAY, Gordon Richard, Professor RESIGNED | Director | | 31 Mar 1998 | | July 1938 | Swanborough Manor, Swanborough, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3PF |
| CORBETT, Hannah RESIGNED | Director | 01 Aug 2013 | 31 Jul 2016 | United Kingdom | January 1976 | Institute Of Development Studies, Library Road, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9RE, England |
| COSGROVE SACKS, Carol, Dr RESIGNED | Director | | 31 Dec 2001 | | May 1943 | 96 London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5AU |
| COVERDALE, Alan RESIGNED | Director | 07 Dec 2000 | 07 Dec 2000 | | June 1952 | 20 Connaught Gardens, London, N10 3LB |
| DAGNINO, Evelina, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 01 Jan 2013 | 31 Dec 2016 | Brazil | April 1945 | Institute Of Development Studies, Library Road, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9RE, England |
| DAVIES, Gareth Thomas RESIGNED | Director | 15 Sep 2015 | 30 May 2019 | England | October 1965 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| DE KADT, Emanuel Jehuda, Professor RESIGNED | Director | | 19 Oct 1993 | | August 1933 | Dale Cottage, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7HA |
| DEARLOVE, John Norman, Dr RESIGNED | Director | | 07 Dec 1998 | | May 1944 | 21 Clermont Terrace, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6SH |
| DENHAM, John Yorke RESIGNED | Director | 01 Jan 1996 | 01 Dec 1997 | | July 1953 | 3 Tides Reach, Whitworth Road Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire |
| DESAI, Jagdishchandra, Lord Meghnad RESIGNED | Director | | 14 Jan 1994 | | July 1940 | 606 Collingwood House, Dolphin Square, London, SW1V 3LX |
| EMMERIJ, Louis Johan, Professor RESIGNED | Director | | 01 Dec 1994 | | December 1934 | 1 Rue Marbeau, Paris 75116, FOREIGN, France |
| ENRIGHT, Derek Anthony RESIGNED | Director | 01 Feb 1994 | 01 Nov 1995 | | August 1935 | 112 Carleton Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NQ |
| FARTHING, Michael John Godfrey, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 01 Sep 2007 | 31 Jul 2016 | England | March 1948 | Frog Firle Barn, Cow Lane, Alfriston Road, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5TT, United Kingdom |
| FORTIN, Carlos, Dr RESIGNED | Director | 15 Jun 2000 | 13 Jun 2006 | | April 1940 | 28 East Drive, Brighton, E.Sussex, BN2 0BQ |
| FREEMAN, Peter David Mark RESIGNED | Director | 10 Feb 2006 | 31 Jul 2013 | England | December 1947 | 18 Montpelier Crescent, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3JF |
| FROST, Kim Brian RESIGNED | Director | 01 Apr 2018 | 10 May 2024 | England | March 1960 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| GOETZ, Anne Marie, Dr RESIGNED | Director | 06 Dec 2002 | 09 Jun 2005 | | September 1961 | Top Flat 107 Beaconsfield Villas, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6HF |
| GOUDIE, Andrew William RESIGNED | Director | 01 Oct 1996 | 05 Feb 1999 | | March 1955 | Birches Hollow Aldenham Grove, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 7BW |
| GRANT, Peter David RESIGNED | Director | 07 Dec 2000 | 31 Aug 2001 | England | May 1958 | 59 Woodbourne Avenue, London, SW16 1UX |
| GREELEY, Martin, Dr RESIGNED | Director | 01 Nov 1996 | 31 Oct 2000 | United Kingdom | August 1952 | Flat 4 42 Sussex Square, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1GE |
| GREELEY, Thomas Martin, Dr RESIGNED | Director | 01 Jun 2007 | 31 Jul 2013 | United Kingdom | August 1952 | Flat 4, 42 Sussex Square, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1GE |
| GRILLO, Ralph David, Proffesor RESIGNED | Director | | 23 Jun 1993 | | April 1940 | 21 Bradford Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1RB |
| HADDAD, Lawrence, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 01 Jul 2004 | 22 Apr 2014 | United Kingdom | June 1959 | 31 Chatsworth Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5DB |
| HOLLAND, Michael John RESIGNED | Director | 01 Aug 2008 | 28 May 2014 | United Kingdom | August 1947 | 32, Princess House North Street, Brighton, BN1 1EA, United Kingdom |
| HORN AF RANTZIEN, Mia Anna Eva, Dr RESIGNED | Director | 12 Jun 2002 | 30 Jun 2008 | | October 1953 | Bergsatravagen 10, Lidingo, 18161, Sweden |
| HUNT, Myra, Dr RESIGNED | Director | 01 Jan 2014 | 26 May 2017 | England | September 1965 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| ISENMAN, Paul RESIGNED | Director | 15 Jun 2000 | 13 Jun 2006 | | August 1940 | 6 Place Dauphine, Paris, France, 75001 |
| JOSHI, Anuradha, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 01 Aug 2019 | 31 Jul 2025 | United Kingdom | August 1964 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| JULIUS, Deanne Shirley, Dame RESIGNED | Director | 01 Dec 1995 | 12 Dec 2003 | England | April 1949 | Tanglewood Cobham Road, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9SJ |
| KEMP, Neil Reginald, Doctor RESIGNED | Director | 07 Dec 2000 | 31 Dec 2008 | | March 1945 | 37 Houndean Rise, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1EQ |
| KYDD, Jonathan Graham, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 01 Aug 2014 | 31 Jul 2020 | England | April 1951 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| LANKESTER, Timothy Patrick, Sir RESIGNED | Director | | 23 Jun 1993 | United Kingdom | April 1942 | 103 Albert Street, London, NW1 7LY |
| LEACH, Melissa, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 23 Apr 2014 | 30 Apr 2024 | England | January 1965 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| LELE, Uma, Dr RESIGNED | Director | 01 Oct 2005 | 31 Jul 2013 | Usa | August 1941 | 511, Cameron Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314, Usa |
| LESTER, James Theodore RESIGNED | Director | 01 Sep 1994 | 31 Aug 1997 | | May 1933 | 4 Trevose House, Orsett Street, London, SE11 5PN |
| LIPTON, Michael, Professor RESIGNED | Director | | 19 Oct 1993 | United Kingdom | February 1937 | 15 Eaton Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1EH |
| LOMOY, Jon, Dr RESIGNED | Director | 01 Jul 2010 | 15 Nov 2015 | France | July 1953 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| LOWE, Philip Martin RESIGNED | Director | 07 Dec 2000 | 07 Dec 2000 | United Kingdom | April 1947 | 18 Avenue Michelange, Bruxelles, 1000, Belgium |
| LUSTIG, Nora, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 05 Jun 2009 | 31 Dec 2015 | Usa | January 1951 | 4921, Baronne Street, New Orleans, La, 70115, Usa |
| MANNING, Richard Guy Moberley RESIGNED | Director | 01 Mar 2008 | 31 Jul 2014 | United Kingdom | October 1943 | 13 Trystings Close, Claygate, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0TF |
| MANSELL, Robin Elizabeth, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 15 Jun 2000 | 05 Jun 2009 | | January 1952 | Nursery Cottage, Cooksbridge, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4SL |
| MANUH, Takyiwaa RESIGNED | Director | 01 Aug 2016 | 31 Jul 2021 | Ghana | May 1952 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| MAXWELL, Simon Jeffrey RESIGNED | Director | 01 Nov 1996 | 30 Sep 1997 | England | May 1948 | 20, West Drive, Maxwell, BN2 0GD |
| MCINTOSH, Esther Mergeana, Dr RESIGNED | Director | 01 Jan 2019 | 31 Dec 2024 | Papua New Guinea | December 1975 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| MCKEOWN, Mary RESIGNED | Director | 01 Jun 2007 | 30 Mar 2011 | Ireland | June 1959 | Killagoola, Moycullen, County Galway, IRISH, Ireland |
| MOORE, Mick, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 01 Aug 2013 | 31 Jul 2019 | United Kingdom | July 1947 | Institute Of Development Studies, Library Road, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9RE, England |
| MORTIMER, Katharine Mary Hope RESIGNED | Director | | 31 Dec 1995 | | May 1946 | Lower Corscombe, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1SD |
| NIJEHOLT, Geertje Lycklama A, Professor Dr RESIGNED | Director | | 31 Jan 1997 | | April 1938 | Ten Hovestraat 68 A, 2582 Rn Den Haag, The Netherlands |
| O'BRIEN, David, Dr RESIGNED | Director | 01 Apr 2011 | 31 Dec 2018 | Canada | January 1969 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| OLUKOSHI, Adebayo, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 01 Aug 2008 | 31 Aug 2016 | Senegal | April 1960 | Mamelles Aviation 3, Pres De Pharmage Mamslles, Dakar, FOREIGN, Senegal |
| PECK, Philippa RESIGNED | Director | 05 Jun 2009 | 30 Jun 2012 | United Kingdom | October 1971 | Templemead, The Common,, West Chiltington, West Sussex, RH20 2PL, United Kingdom |
| PERRY, Pauline, The Rt Hon Baroness Perry Of Southwark RESIGNED | Director | | 01 Dec 1994 | | October 1931 | 98 Bramfield Road, London, SW11 6PY |
| PITTS, Michael RESIGNED | Director | 27 Jun 2012 | 08 Jul 2015 | United Kingdom | November 1945 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| PORT, Nicola Anne RESIGNED | Director | 01 Nov 2005 | 07 Feb 2007 | | August 1975 | 10 Benbow Close, Shoreham By Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5RY |
| RANDEL, Judith RESIGNED | Director | 01 Jan 2013 | 04 Aug 2017 | United Kingdom | November 1955 | Institute Of Development Studies, Library Road, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9RE, England |
| RISCHARD, Jean Francois RESIGNED | Director | 15 Jun 2000 | 09 Jun 2005 | | October 1948 | 66 Avenue D'Lena, Paris, France, 75116, FOREIGN |
| ROBERTS, Mustafa RESIGNED | Director | 01 Aug 2019 | 31 Jul 2025 | United Kingdom | November 1983 | At The University Of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RE |
| ROBINSON, David Alexander RESIGNED | Director | 23 Jun 1993 | 31 Jul 1999 | | November 1945 | School Of African And Asian Studies, University Of Sussex, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9QN |
| ROUSE, Lynda Margaret, Dr RESIGNED | Director | 01 Jan 1996 | 02 Dec 1999 | | December 1947 | Green Farm Plough Road, Smallfield, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9JN |
| ROWLANDS, Edward RESIGNED | Director | | 14 Jan 1994 | | January 1940 | Spark Crescent, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid-Glamorgan, CF47 0EU |
| RUDDOCK, Joan RESIGNED | Director | 10 Feb 2006 | 09 Jul 2007 | | December 1943 | 12 Algiers Road, London, SE13 7JE |
| RUKUNI, Mandivamba, Dr RESIGNED | Director | 01 Oct 2005 | 12 Nov 2007 | | March 1953 | 6, Dorset Road, East Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe |
| SCOONES, Ian Christopher, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 06 Dec 2003 | 05 Dec 2006 | | May 1962 | 42 Park Crescent, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 3HB |
| SEN, Gita, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 12 Jun 2002 | 31 Dec 2008 | | October 1948 | 942 Hal Iii Stage, Bangalore, Karnataka State 560075, FOREIGN, India |
| SHAKOW, Alexander, Dr RESIGNED | Director | | 30 Jun 2002 | | December 1937 | 4001 Dresden Street, Kensington Md 20008, 20895, Usa |
| SHAO, Yiming, Professor RESIGNED | Director | 01 Aug 2013 | 31 Jul 2016 | China | March 1957 | Institute Of Development Studies, Library Road, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9RE, England |
| SHETTY, Salil RESIGNED | Director | 12 Jun 2002 | 31 Dec 2008 | | February 1961 | 13 Partridge Close, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 2DT |