Annette brings experience gained from Zurich, RSA Insurance, the Universities Superannuation Scheme and the Financial Conduct Authority. She was also Director of Communications at The Investment Association and is a Fellow and Chartered Practitioner of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).
Sarah joined the IFoA as Head of Global Markets Development in December 2016. She has a proven track record in international business development having previously worked as a Director at ACCA, responsible for markets development and emerging markets. Sarah spent over a decade in her early career in the British Diplomatic Service, a role which included postings to Washington DC and the Caribbean.
Derek Cribb, IFoA Chief Executive, said: “For the sustainability of the IFoA, and the profession as a whole, it’s essential that we attract and retain the very highest calibre of staff. Annette and Sarah have both previously worked at board level and bring to this organisation a wealth of experience in their respective fields. I greatly look forward to working with them. The senior leadership team is focussed on delivering our strategy and these complementary appointments will supplement our high-level expertise and bring fresh perspectives.”
Annette Spencer, Director, Public Affairs and Research, said: “I see a real opportunity to raise wider awareness and provide greater understanding of the work that actuaries do. The expert contributions provided by IFoA members and staff working closely together allow us to fulfil our public service remit, as laid out in our Royal Charter, and to influence the future shape of the profession.
We bring actuarial thought leadership, research and insight to government policy in a wide range of areas, as well as to actuarial employers, members and students.”
Sarah Sim, Director, Markets Development, said: “It’s an exciting time to be building the new Markets Development Directorate and forging ahead with our plans for supporting our global growth. The qualifications offered by the IFoA are highly sought after here in the UK and globally. There is a fantastic opportunity within the actuarial profession for us to look at the application of actuarial work in wider fields, along with the more traditional practice areas. We believe the introduction of a new qualification framework, and the change in our curriculum in 2019, will lay the groundwork for us to expand into new areas”.
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