Helen Mexted has been appointed.
Helen Mexted.
The New Zealand Society of Actuaries has appointed Helen Mexted as its inaugural chief executive, as the 400-member strong body seeks to grow its influence and professional excellence as its members manage an increasingly diverse set of risks in their work across New Zealand.
“This is an important new leadership role which will support our Council, committees and members as we lead the profession around three strategic priorities: influence, community and excellence,” said NZ Society of Actuaries president Scott Lewis.
“The society has successfully operated as an effective professional body for over 40 years, supporting a specialist group of more than 400 members practicing across New Zealand and internationally. It’s now time to develop and grow for the future.”
Mexted brings diverse experience in financial and professional services, membership bodies and government, and will help the society to work with the industry and regulators to bring a consistent, strong voice to the work actuaries do, Lewis said.
Mexted said she was pleased to be joining the organisation and the wider sector as it embarked on significant challenges around insurance, financial, climate and retirement risks.
“It’s a critical time for the sector as we deal with increasingly complex risks, and increasing demand for the services our members provide," she said.
“Actuaries are highly skilled. They use advanced mathematics, statistics, business, finance, economics, risk management, data management, demography and behavioural science to provide advice in sectors including healthcare, superannuation and KiwiSaver, insurance, banking and investments. Increasingly, we are also seeing actuaries involved in non-financial sector organisations that aim to improve outcomes through data-driven insights.
“Over 2024, we will bring a stronger voice and leadership to the issues our members face in their work to help estimate outcomes and manage future risks."
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