FERMA lines up next president tasked with ‘raising the profile’

The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) has elected its next president to replace Dirk Wegener in October this year.

Charlotte Hedemark has been named the next president of FERMA. Her election was announced at the first meeting of the new FERMA Board following the Annual General Assembly in Brussels yesterday (27 June).

Hedemark is a risk management expert at SAP, where she has worked for more than 15 years, and is currently vice president and a board member of FERMA. Her tenure as president will officially begin on October 17. She will succeed Wegener following the completion of his four-year tenure as president.

FERMA said Hedemark has been a central figure in the ongoing development of the association in recent years.

“I am delighted that Charlotte has been elected to the position of President. Her deep understanding of the risk management function and commitment to evolving and elevating the profession through her involvement with the wider risk community make her the ideal candidate to take the helm at FERMA as we help guide our members and represent their interests at all levels,” said Wegener.

Hedemark commented: “It is an honour to be elected President of FERMA. During a period of unprecedented challenges for corporations across Europe, the criticality of FERMA’s role in representing the interests of its member associations and raising the profile of the risk profession has never been greater. As we look forward during this time of uncertainty, FERMA will continue to act as a strategic radar for the industry, monitoring developments, informing associations, and addressing policymakers. In my role, I will work to ensure FERMA continues to be a rallying point for our members as we all strive to Be Risk Leaders.”

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