The Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) has named Gary LaBranche as CEO, taking over from Mary Roth, who is retiring after 37 years with the US-based not-for-profit body.

Mr LaBranche will start on June 1, RIMS says in a statement.

He was most recently President and CEO of the National Investor Relations Institute based in Virginia, and also served in the past as CEO for the Association for Corporate Growth, and the Association Forum of Chicagoland.

“Recent events have elevated risk management expectations and, as we approached this executive search, we were determined to identify a leader with the skills and experience to help RIMS meet risk professionals’ evolving needs,” Board President Patrick Sterling said.

“[Mr LaBranche] brings a world of knowledge and a proven track-record as an association management leader.”