The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) has announced the election of Charlotte Hedemark as its next President.
Her tenure as President will start on 17 October. She will be succeeding Dirk Wegener following the completion of his four-years as President.
Hedemark is a Risk Management Expert at SAP and is currently Vice President and a Board Member of FERMA. Since joining the board, she has been a central figure in the ongoing development of the organisation.
She has worked in Global Risk & Assurance Services (GR&AS) at SAP for more than 15 years and is presently a Risk Management Expert in Customer Success Risk Assurance Services.
The Risk Assurance (CSRA) team systematically manages and monitors risks in the context of sales and services activities that may impact the successful execution of SAP’s strategy.
Commenting on her election Hedemark said: “It is an honour to be elected President of FERMA. During a period of unprecedented challenges for corporations across Europe, the criticality of FERMA’s role in representing the interests of its member associations and raising the profile of the risk profession has never been greater.
“As we look forward during this time of uncertainty, FERMA will continue to act as a strategic radar for the industry, monitoring developments, informing associations, and addressing policymakers. In my role, I will work to ensure FERMA continues to be a rallying point for our members as we all strive to Be Risk Leaders.”
Wegener added: “I am delighted that Charlotte has been elected to the position of President. Her deep understanding of the risk management function and commitment to evolving and elevating the profession through her involvement with the wider risk community make her the ideal candidate to take the helm at FERMA as we help guide our members and represent their interests at all levels.”
The news of Hedemark’s appointment follow the recent launch of FERMA’s report “Cyber Insurance Dialogue – How Europe Can Lead the Way to Cyber Resilience”, produced in partnership with leading industry players including Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, AXA XL, HDI Global, Howden, Lloyd’s Insurance Company (Europe), Marsh, and Munich Re.
It examines how Europe can be the driving force towards cyber resilience and emphasises the need for collaboration among stakeholders in the risk and insurance industry to tackle evolving cyber risks.
