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IRM Appoints New Head of Partnerships

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The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Murray Barber as its new Head of Partnerships. Murray was previously the publisher of CIR magazine at Perspective Publishing.

Steve Fowler, IRM’s Chief Executive commented “The Institute continues to grow in both numbers and influence in the UK and overseas and we need to build strong relationships with others operating in the risk management field. IRM is firmly committed to the value of education, training and professional development in risk management and Murray’s appointment will help us connect with other organisations who seek to demonstrate their commitment to the same goals.”

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