Airmic, the UK association for risk and insurance professionals, has announced that its Chief Executive, John Ludlow, is set to step down after nearly four years in the role.
Ludlow will remain in the position until a successor is appointed, with the handover expected to take place in the first quarter of 2021.
“Airmic has grown enormously under John’s leadership and I would like to thank him for his tireless contribution to the development of the risk profession,” said Airmic Chair Tracey Skinner.
“During his time, Airmic membership and partner numbers have increased and diversified, the secretariat team has grown and professionalised, our educational offering transformed and he has begun the important digitisation journey. We wish John all the best.”
“Our focus now is on ensuring a smooth succession,” Skinner added. “The future for risk professionals has never been more exciting and we look forward to announcing the new appointment at an appropriate time.”
Before joining Airmic, Mr Ludlow was Senior Vice President and Global Head of Risk Management at IHG Group.
He has previously served as Airmic Deputy Chairman, Chairman of the Technical Committee responsible for the production of Roads to Resilience, a member of the board for 8 years, and an Airmic member for 14 years.
“I am extremely proud of what Airmic has achieved in the past four years, none of which would have been possible without the fantastic support of our team, board, partners and – most importantly – our members,” said Ludlow.
“My priority has been to position Airmic for the future by improving the quality and richness of our membership offering and developing the partnership structure.
“Airmic’s digitisation journey is fully underway and the spectacular success of Airmic Fest is just the beginning. Airmic now has an expanded, highly motivated and competent team and I feel that someone with more time to give must continue this exciting journey!”
