The Risk Management Institute of Australasia (RMIA) has appointed Simon Levy CEO.

Mr Levy has 25 years’ risk industry experience in Australasia and the UK, including with Marsh, Australian Unity and Westfield. He has also been involved with RMIA as Victorian Chapter President and as a board director.

“Building on what we have already accomplished, under his leadership we hope to hone our strategic direction, grow and develop our organisation, strengthen our partnerships, and build new relationships and opportunities,” RMIA President and Chairman Anthony Ventura said.

Mr Levy takes over, effective immediately, from interim CEO Jason Smith, who will continue to serve as a director to facilitate the transition.

RMIA supports the professional development of risk managers across private and public enterprise and has chapters around Australia as well as in New Zealand and South East Asia.