Global risk management society RIMS has announced the formation of its new chapter, the New Zealand and Pacific Islands Chapter of RIMS.
During its first board meeting of 2019, RIMS’ board of directors reviewed the formal application, submitted by local risk professionals, and voted unanimously to establish the chapter effective immediately. Exceptional participation from risk professionals in New Zealand, strong leadership and the region’s diverse geographic landscape were said to be among the factors considered by the board. The creation of the chapter also follows the success of the RIMS Australasia Chapter.
The New Zealand and Pacific Islands Chapter of RIMS inaugural board of directors includes:
“As an official RIMS chapter, we are excited to build upon what we started as part of the RIMS Australasia Chapter,” New Zealand/Pacific Islands chapter president Teressa Betty said. “As our own unique community of passionate risk professionals, we aim to build a strong and engaged network, focused on supporting our members’ organisational and career development goals, as well as enabling diversity, equity and inclusion within the risk profession.”
“Risk professionals in New Zealand have already demonstrated tremendously sophisticated programs that continue to pave the way for their organisations’ success,” RIMS CEO Mary Roth added. She expects the new chapter to deliver exceptional resources, educational opportunities, as well as to foster the exchange of ideas and best practices.
With the addition of the New Zealand and Pacific Islands Chapter of RIMS, the society has 80 official chapters worldwide based in six countries.
