NIBA commences search for new CEO
Media Release
Today, NIBA President Gary Okely announced that Philip Kewin has resigned from his role as the CEO of NIBA and will leave the organisation in April this year. Philip has advised that at the conclusion of his time with NIBA, he will be moving to the UK. The NIBA Board has already commenced an executive search to find its next CEO.
"Phil's contribution to NIBA and the insurance broking industry during the past few years has been significant and the Board has been extremely grateful for the value that Phil has provided. Phil joined NIBA when COVID-19 was still significantly impacting our community and under Phil's leadership, NIBA has continued to strongly advocate for its members, including continuing NIBA's response to the Quality of Advice Review, implemented its new Code of Practice, has proactively re-engaged with its members right across Australia and launched the Insure Your Future initiative. Phil will be with us for another 3-4 months and has committed to remain available to assist the Board and the new Chief Executive Officer once our executive search is completed," Mr Okely said.
"While we are disappointed that Phil will be leaving NIBA, we wish him all the best in the future," said Okely.
Commenting on his departure outgoing CEO Phil Kewin said: "I would like to thank NIBA members, the NIBA team and the broader insurance community for their support during my tenure, in particular President Gary Okely and former President Dianne Phelan and the NIBA Board whose guidance and trust has ensured NIBA is in good shape for years to come." The Board will provide further information to Members in due course when the search process has concluded.