Secretariat News

September 2015

Association President Visits Secretariat

Sergio Pizzagalli, President of the Instituto de Actuarios Matemáticos de Chile, recently visited the Secretariat to meet with Nicole Séguin, Executive Director, and Karla Zúñiga-Cortés, Coordinator, Communications and Development. The Instituto, an Associate Member of the IAA, is working towards reaching Full Member status of the IAA. During the meeting, discussions took place on the next steps to reach this goal and the organization of an IAA regional seminar, which will take place in Chile in July 2016.

New Director of Operations and Finance

Please join us in welcoming Carol Ann Banks as Director of Operations and Finance. Carol Ann, who assumed her duties on August 31, is responsible for the operational activities of the IAA including events, IT, finance, human resources and administration in support of the organization’s strategic direction. Her role also extends into strategic planning and risk management. Carol Ann is the staff liaison to the Audit and Finance Committee, the Strategic Planning Subcommittee of the Executive Committee, the Leaders’ Forum (a group comprising Committee and Section Chairs), and all Section Treasurers.

Carol Ann is a Certified Management Accountant who currently serves on the Board of the Certified Professional Accountants of Ontario Professional Conduct Committee. She is also an active member of the Canadian Society of Association Executives, having recently served as their treasurer. Carol Ann is an accomplished senior manager with over 20 years’ experience in the leadership of a broad scope of operations including finance, human resources, information technology, and general administration. She brings a wealth of not-for-profit experience in a variety of settings. Carol Ann can be reached at carolann.banks@actuaries.org. Tel: 613-236-0886 (extension 125).

Congratulations and welcome, Carol Ann!

European Move for Supranational Relations Manager

We are sad to announce that Carla Melvin, Supranational Relations Manager, is moving back to her home country of Wales, in the United Kingdom. The good news is that she will continue to support the work of the IAA in her current position through a secondment agreement with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries which will take effect on October 5. Through her presence in Europe, she will be able to enhance our participation in meetings, seminars, and other initiatives taking place in that region of the world. Her e-mail address will remain the same (carla.melvin@actuaries.org) and we will post her new contact information on the website when it becomes available.

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