IFoA Presidential Address 2023

Kalpana has held many roles at a broad range of institutions, including the Worshipful Company of Insurers, Unitas, Bank of England, Lloyd’s of London, Bermuda Monetary Authority, and has chaired a range of IFoA committees. Today, I will be talking about my personal journey, and why we need to future-proof the IFoA, improving the member experience with a cultural transformation that makes it an organisation that is easy to do business with, valued by its members, and influential on matters of public interest. Actuaries have a common set of skills and knowledge. Growing up in London gave me a strong sense of modern expectations and allowed me to navigate different social norms, teaching me how to harness the best from different cultures while developing an understanding of my own identity and values.