📈 New CIMA President to Focus on Trust and Innovation in Finance Sector

• Alfred Ramosedi has been elected as the 93rd President of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the 11th Co-Chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, effective 24 June 2026. Dr. Matthew Hansard was elected as CIMA Deputy President. • Key Priorities: The new leadership will focus on building an AI-enabled profession, elevating trust, and championing opportunities for next-generation talent to navigate rapid business transformations. • Regional Impact: AICPA & CIMA Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific, Venkkat Ramanan, noted that Ramosedi’s leadership comes during a period of rapid change for APAC businesses. Ramosedi is scheduled to visit Singapore and Kuala Lumpur in August 2026 to engage with regional stakeholders and CIMA’s Regional Engagement Groups (REG). • Professional Background: Ramosedi brings over 30 years of South African financial services experience, having held executive roles at Nedbank, ABSA Bank, African Bank, and as CEO of Bayport Financial Services. He has been a CIMA volunteer since 1998 and was awarded the CIMA Silver Medal in 2013.