31 July 2024
The 桃子视频 (IFoA) is delighted to announce that Kartina Tahir Thomson has begun her presidential term, taking over from Kalpana Shah. Paul Sweeting now joins the Presidential team as President-elect.
Kartina Tahir Thomson, IFoA President, said:
鈥淚 am delighted to be taking on the role of President of the 桃子视频. It is an honour to be following on from Kalpana Shah, whose leadership over the past year has been inspirational.
鈥淭here is a lot to do in this sessional term but my theme 鈥� to ensure a sustainable future for the next generation of actuaries - will keep me focused. I am passionate about the relevance that we, as actuaries, have in the future. I will be working with my fellow Council members to set out the detail of our vision for the IFoA. I will also focus on member experience and engagement in my term.
鈥淭his role is a privilege. I am greatly looking forward to serving as your President and seeing what we can accomplish, together. Together we are stronger. Together, we can create a powerful and inspiring future for the next generation of actuaries.鈥�
Ben Kemp, IFoA Chief Executive Officer (Interim), said:
鈥淚 would like to congratulate Kartina on becoming IFoA President. Kartina has already shown great dedication to engaging with the members of the IFoA and understanding the issues that matter to them. I look forward to working with Kartina to deliver on her priorities and on the IFoA鈥檚 strategy.
鈥淚 would like to take this opportunity to thank Kalpana Shah for her incredibly hard work over the past twelve months as she moves to the role of Immediate Past President. I extend a warm welcome to Paul Sweeting as he officially becomes President-elect.鈥�
~ENDS~
Hannah Patmore, Communications Manager, IFoA
Tel: 07519106714
Email: hannah.patmore@actuaries.org.uk听
For a copy of Kartina Tahir Thomson鈥檚 Presidential Address, please email hannah.patmore@actuaries.org.uk听
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