Leadership update from the Board, acknowledging Simon Levy’s contributions

The Board announces that Simon Levy will step down as Chief Executive Officer and Company Secretary, concluding a decade of service to the RMIA. This includes five years as CEO, following his roles in the Victorian Chapter and the RMIA Board.

The Board shares its appreciation for Simon’s advocacy, leadership, passion, and contribution during a period of significant growth, development, and increased recognition for RMIA. As CEO, Simon was instrumental in navigating the organisation through unprecedented challenges of COVID-19 and ensuring the Institute remained a resilient and vital resource for the risk profession. His tenure has been equally defined by a commitment to financial stability, establishing strong foundations and strategic progress necessary to position the RMIA for its next chapter.

Under Simon’s leadership, the RMIA evolved from a traditional member association into a scaled and professional platform. Simon’s dual focus on community engagement and digital modernisation has secured RMIA’s future and driven sustainable growth. These initiatives have translated into a return to profitability, continuous membership growth and improved retention.

Simon also advanced the professionalisation of the RMIA through his thought leadership, policy engagement, expanded certification, short courses, and organisational membership. This evolution reflects the increasing relevance and value of the RMIA to the risk profession. Taken together, these achievements reflect Simon’s significant contribution to strengthening the RMIA’s market position and expanding its impact. He leaves a legacy of higher standards and stronger capabilities for the entire risk profession in Australasia.

On behalf of the organisation, the Board thanks Simon for his dedicated service and wishes him the very best for the future.

The Board will now progress transition arrangements and the process for appointing new leadership, with a continued focus on stability, continuity, and delivery of the organisation’s strategic priorities.

Transition and next steps

RMIA President and Chairperson, Jane Whiter, will serve as Acting Chief Executive Officer during the interim period.

A search and selection process is underway to appoint a permanent Chief Executive Officer, with the clear goal of identifying a leader to support risk professionals at every stage of their career.

The RMIA will continue to strengthen its national community of risk professionals and advance its role in elevating risk as a strategic enabler via education, certification, and professional development programs.