Lifestyle Article - Kartina Tahir Thomson becomes IFoA President

 Kartina Tahir Thomson, IFoA President, said: “I am delighted to be taking on the role of President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. It is an honour to be following on from Kalpana Shah, whose leadership over the past year has been inspirational.

 “There is a lot to do in this sessional term but my theme – 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.

 “This 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.”
 
 Ben Kemp, IFoA Chief Executive Officer (Interim), said: “I 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’s strategy.

 “I 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.”