RMIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNOUNCEMENT
On May 27, 2026, at the 2026 RMIA AGM, members elected two new Directors to the RMIA Board. We are delighted to welcome Angela Watson & David Donohue APM to the Board & look forward to the experience, insight & leadership they will bring to RMIA & our members.
The AGM also saw Jane E. Whiter re-appointed as President & Chair of Board for a second three-year term, continuing her leadership of RMIA & the Board.
Angela is a highly respected risk & resilience leader at CS Energy, bringing more than 20 years’ experience across enterprise risk management, governance, compliance & resilience in complex & highly regulated environments.
Dave brings more than 38 years’ experience across governance, risk & emergency management, including senior executive leadership within the NSW Police Force & extensive advisory work across government and industry. He is also the Lead Lecturer of the Master of Strategic Leadership in Risk & Emergency Management at the University of New England.
Angela & Dave shared the following joint statement following their appointment:
“We are honoured to have been appointed to the Board of the Risk Management Institute of Australasia.
At a time when organisations are navigating increasing uncertainty, complex & change; strong risk management & leadership has never been more important. RMIA has & will continue to play an important role in strengthening the risk profession across Australia & New Zealand, & we are genuinely grateful for the opportunity to contribute to its next chapter.
Risk management has never been more important. We look forward to working with the Board, members & broader profession to continue building capability, credibility & practical leadership in risk.
Thank you to those who have supported & encouraged us along the way.”
We also extend our sincere gratitude to retiring Director Leah Tran, for her outstanding service, commitment & contribution to RMIA. Leah has generously dedicated her time, expertise & leadership to supporting RMIA & advancing the risk profession. We thank Leah for the lasting impact she has made across the RMIA community.
Reflecting on her time with the Board, Leah shared:
“It has been a true privilege to serve on the Board of the RMIA & to volunteer alongside so many dedicated professionals over the last four years. Witnessing & contributing to our community’s growth & evolution during this transformative chapter has been incredibly rewarding.
Thank you to the risk community for the insights, courageous conversations, & collaborative spirit that continue to grow & define us. While my formal role is coming to a close, my commitment to this network remains unchanged. I’ll still be supporting RMIA in the background & look forward to celebrating this community's continued success.”
Thank you, Leah & welcome, Angela & David.
