Becoming a Council member

Voting in the 2024 Council Elections

Council Elections are open from Wednesday 19 June to Monday 22 July 2024.

There are 24 candidates for election to the nine vacant seats in the General constituency. They are:

  • Greg Budanov
  • Samuel Gibson
  • Catherine Lyn
  • Matthew Ford
  • Zhehao Zhang
  • Malcolm Slee
  • Mark Williams
  • David Leach
  • Stuart Jarvis
  • Colm Fitzgerald
  • Akshay Dhand
  • Henry Onions
  • Richard Olswang
  • Taha Ahmad
  • Ibrahim Muhanna
  • Riekie Gordon
  • Hugh McNeill
  • Michael Shimwell
  • Paul Brett
  • Masimba Zata
  • David Shaffer
  • Blessing Mbukude
  • William Diffey
  • Mohamed Soliman

There was only one candidate for the sole vacant seat in the Scottish constituency. That member, Dermot Grenham, is therefore elected to Council unopposed, and there will not be an election in the Scottish constituency this year.

You can find more information about the candidates on our dedicated elections website. See below for details on how to cast your vote.

 

How do I vote in the IFoA elections?

All Fellows, Honorary Fellows and Associates of the IFoA are eligible to vote in the Council election in the constituency they are a member of.

Those members who are eligible to vote in this year’s election will receive an email from Civica Election Services, containing a unique link to the IFoA’s election website through which you can cast your votes.

All votes must be received by 14:00 BST on Monday 22 July 2024. The results of the election will be announced at our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 24 July 2024.

We would encourage all eligible members to vote – it really can make a difference.

 

How do I become a Council member?

Nominations for seats on Council are encouraged from all Associates and Fellows of the IFoA. We have a strong commitment to diversity and being representative of our vibrant global community, and welcome nominations from members based anywhere in the world.

Joining the IFoA Council is one of the most significant senior-level opportunities available to our members. By stepping into a prestigious leadership role as a member of the IFoA Council, you will be serving your peers, supporting the profession and making a real impact in our shared global community.

The deadline for submitting your nomination for the 2024 elections closed on 5 June 2024.

 

Any questions?

More information on standing for election to Council, voting in Council elections, and the relevance and implications of the 2 constituencies (General and Scottish) that Council is comprised of, can be found in this Q&A document (PDF, 70 KB)

If you have any questions, please contact the IFoA’s Corporate Secretary James Harrigan at james.harrigan@actuaries.org.uk.