The Risk Management Society (RIMS) has appointed Gloria Brosius as its president for the 2019 term.
Brosius, who is director of risk management and insurance for Pinnacle Agriculture Distribution, will lead RIMS, effective 1 January.
A member of RIMS for 22 years, Brosius joined the board of directors in 2014, and has also held multiple board positions with the RIMS Rocky Mountain Chapter, including service as president from 2005 to 2006.
Steve Pottle, director of risk management services at Thompson Rivers University, will retain his role as vice president.
Replacing Brosius as secretary for the 2019 term is Laura Langone, senior director of Global Risk Management and Insurance at Paypal.
Barry Dillard, director of risk strategies, insurance and compliance at Walt Disney World Resorts, has been named as the new RIMS secretary.
In addition to 13 incumbent board members, there are two additions to the board for the 2019 term, David Arick, assistant treasurer of global risk management, International Paper Company, and Gary Nesbit, senior director of risk management, Young Life.
Brosius commented: “I’m excited to lead this global association, to build on the successes of my predecessors and to continue to create opportunities for risk professionals to make brave decisions, both personally and professionally.”
“Expectations have never been higher for risk professionals.”
She added: “Business leaders are turning to their risk management teams to deliver enterprise-wide intelligence and dynamic strategies that support organisational goals.”
“My presidency will focus on ensuring that RIMS provides a path for the world’s risk management community to meet and exceed these great expectations.”