A Farewell to IIRSM's Chief Executive

After 13 years developing the Institute into a thriving, well known and respected professional body, our Chief Executive, Julie Silvester, sadly will be leaving IIRSM on 3 October 2008.

Julie commented “I have been fortunate to work with a strong Board and a great team who have helped me steer IIRSM through many exciting changes. These changes have resulted in us doubling the membership, enhancing the practical benefits for members as well as raising the profile of IIRSM, the health and safety industry and, of course, the members themselves.”

Julie, who will be taking the trip of a lifetime by travelling around the world for a few months before coming back to the UK, said that she will miss the camaraderie from the Institute’s members. “I have met so many IIRSM members, at exhibitions, presentations, banquets and, of course, at our annual House of Lords luncheon. I am always impressed by their passion for health and safety and their loyalty to the Institute.”

During her time at IIRSM Julie has also taken the Institute through considerable organisational development including relocation, expansion and incorporation, at the same time improving governance and launching several new initiatives. However, she feels the time has come to let someone else take the reigns and lead IIRSM into the bright future that it undoubtedly has.

The Board expresses its sincere thanks to Julie for everything that she has done for the Institute and wishes her every success for the future.