Council
Council is the main decision making body of the Society and its members form the Trustees of the Charity. The Council is made up of twelve elected trustees and one overseas advisor. It is chaired by the President who is in post for two years having previously served two years as President Elect. There is one Vice-President who together with the President represent both the Fungal Biology Research and Field Mycology branches of the Society. They are supported by a General Secretary, Treasurer, Publications Officer and two representatives from each of the Fungal Biology Research, Education & Outreach and Field Mycology & Conservation Committees.
Council Members 2018
| President | Prof Pieter van West |
| Vice President | Ms Carol Hobart |
| President elect | Prof Simon Avery |
| General Secretary | Temporarily vacant |
| Treasurer | Professor Geoffrey Gadd |
| Publications Officer | Prof Simon Avery |
| Overseas Advisor (non voting) | Anthony Whalley |
| FBR representative | Dr Elaine Bignell |
| FBR representative | Dr Angel Medina Vaya |
| FEO representative | Nathan Smith |
| FEO representative | Dr Eleanor Landy |
| FMC representative | Dr Eric Janke |
| FMC representatvie | Ms Jeanette Maddy |
