John Ludlow is set to step down as CEO of Airmic, the association that represents UK risk and insurance professionals.
Ludlow has been CEO for nearly four years and will remain in his post until his successor is appointed in early 2021.
Airmic noted that this timing allows for a transition period and handover to take place in Q1 2021.
The succession process of appointing a new CEO is underway, with a recruiter appointed to the task.
The handover process follows a period of hiring in 2020, during which Airmic made several new senior appointments, aimed at increasing the bench-strength of the secretariat and the programme it delivers and to allow for a smooth transition at the top.
Under Ludlow’s leadership, Airmic has expanded into the enterprise risk management space and transformed its educational offering via the acclaimed professional journey which supports members throughout their entire career.
In recent months, Ludlow “steered the association through the first phase of the pandemic, including delivering Airmic Fest, the first ever three-day digital conference for the UK risk profession”.
Commenting on his departure, Ludlow said: “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.”
Tracey Skinner, Airmic chair, added: “Airmic has grown enormously under John Ludlow’s leadership and I would like to thank him for his tireless contribution to the development of the risk profession.”
Skinner continued: “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 Ludlow all the best.”
Ludlow noted that once he steps down, he plans to focus on his charitable non-executive director roles and to spend more time on his other interests and with his family.
In September, Ludlow spoke to Captive Insurance Times to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic effects, what the association has been working on and what attendees could expect from this year’s virtual conference.
