Former ABA chief to head Actuaries Institute
Former Australian Bankers' Association chief executive David Bell has been named by the Actuaries Institute as its new chief executive officer.
Bell will replace Melinda Howes who left earlier this month after four years in the role and will move across from Ogilvy PR Australia where he is currently group managing director, corporate.
Institute president John Newman said Bell would be joining the Actuaries Institute at a time when issues relating to the financial implications of improving longevity and an ageing population are creating uncertainty, with the actuarial profession able to contribute to positive outcomes.
Bell, who will start in the role from January 2014, said his aim was to ensure the expertise of actuaries was made visible wherever there was a need or opportunity for them to be involved.
"It's important going forward that the Institute's voice is heard on the critical issues which governments are now considering, not the least being the recently announced Financial Services Inquiry and the National Commission of Audit.
"The Actuaries Institute is already doing a great job representing its members' interests and Australians continue to see the unique role that actuaries play in corporate life, as well as across society," he said.
Prior to working at Ogilvy PR, Bell was Westpac general manager corporate affairs and sustainability for two years and was Australian Bankers' Association chief executive for 10 years before that role. He has also worked as chief of staff to NSW Minister for Agriculture, Ian Armstrong, and a management consultant with Anderson Consulting.
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