The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) has elected Charlotte Hedemark as the next president of the organisation.
Hedemark is a risk management expert at SAP and is currently vice president and a board member of FERMA.
Her tenure as president will officially begin on 17 October at the closing of the FERMA Seminar 2023 in Belgium, where she will succeed Dirk Wegener following the completion of his four-year tenure as president.
“It is an honour to be elected President of FERMA,” said Hedemark. “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.”
Her election was announced at the first meeting of the new FERMA board following the annual general assembly in Brussels on 27 June.
She is a well-respected risk professional and has been a strong figure in the ongoing development of FERMA in recent years.
She has worked in Global Risk & Assurance Services (GR&AS) at SAP for more than 15 years and is presently a risk management expert in Customer Success Risk Assurance Services.
“I am delighted that Charlotte has been elected to the position of President,” said Wegener.
“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.”