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TN/CERT/FEL
Edition 2027 · effective 1 January 2027
Fellow of TheNeutrals.ORG™
The senior grade, decided by peers.
Fellowship recognises a senior record of neutral practice and a contribution to the profession. It is decided by the Fellowship Committee, capped at 30 new Fellows a year, and carries the post-nominal FTNO.
§ 01Eligibility
Three gates.
- 01
Ten years
At least 10 years of active neutral practice, judged on quality and complexity as well as length.
- 02
Accredited first
Three years as an Accredited Neutral™ in good standing, and three peer nominations.
- 03
Clean record
No disciplinary findings by the institution or any regulator.
§ 02Criteria
Seven, assessed together.
Practice
10+ years of active practice.
Standing
Current Accredited Neutral™ certification.
Method
Advanced INDS™ fluency.
Contribution
At least one substantive contribution to the profession.
Sector depth
Recognised by peers on at least one bench.
Integrity
No disciplinary record.
Interview
A structured interview with two Committee members.
§ 03Committee
The Fellowship Committee 2026.
James Okonkwo
Oil & gas, construction, international trade · Nigeria
Sarah Mitchell
Construction, banking, real estate · United Kingdom
Dr. Raji Venkataraman
Healthcare, technology, banking · India
The Committee’s decision is final and is not subject to executive review. Unsuccessful applicants receive confidential written feedback and may apply again next cycle.
§ 04Cycle and fee
The 2027 cycle.
§ 05Benefits
What Fellowship brings.
FTNO and the Fellow seal
For professional materials, under the brand rules.
Senior bench status
First placement in sector listings.
Committee and Council roles
Eligibility for the Committee pool and Council advisory work.
Trainer and examiner
Teach and examine the next generation.
Speaker priority
At the World Neutrals Summit.
Featured Fellow
Listing and announcement package.