Australasian Institute of Chartered Loss Adjusters (AICLA) CEO Tony Libke is retiring from the role after more than three decades with the group and a predecessor organisation.

AICLA says Brad Dean will take over the role from August 1, working alongside Mr Libke in a transitional period until the annual general meeting in late October.

“Tony’s part in the merging of three organisations, together with the efforts of others at the time, to form the current institute in 1997 was an achievement of great significance,” President Glyn Lloyd says in a newsletter.

“He retires with membership at a record number in excess of 1000 and financial reserves at the highest level in the history of the institute.”

Mr Dean is a certified practising accountant (CPA) and his career has spanned industries including retail, hospitality, property development, manufacturing, distribution and not-for-profit organisations.

“One of the key criteria for the board is longevity, and Brad has provided a firm commitment to be involved in AICLA for at least 10 years,” Mr Lloyd says.