SA motorists mutual club RAA has announced Tom Griffiths will be RAA Insurance CEO with effect from tomorrow, taking over from David Russell, who will begin his transition to retirement in a supporting role as GM of Services.

Mr Griffiths is currently RAA Membership and Brand and Group CFO. He joined the business in March 2008 as GM sales and marketing.

“[He] brings a wealth of experience to the role, including 12 years of putting members first as RAA’s Membership and Brand and Group CFO,” the SA insurer said in a short statement. “[He] has a strong commitment to the SA community, in which RAA plays a leading role.”

Mr Russell will provide support to executive management as GM of Services until next year before retiring.

The insurance business, which is wholly owned by the 745,000-member RAA, has recorded a five-fold increase in gross written premium since he took on the role in 2008.