Institute of Risk Management Registers African Subsidiary to Strengthen Regional Risk Management Capability, Strengthen Regional Presence, and Drive Growth
Nairobi, Kenya – 26th August 2025 – The Institute of Risk Management (IRM), the leading global professional body for enterprise risk management, has officially registered its African subsidiary, the Risk Management Hub in Africa (IRM Africa). This milestone builds on years of work by the dedicated IRM and IRMA Boards, regional groups, and risk management professionals across the continent. The move reflects IRM’s commitment to supporting professionals, organizations, and governments with world-class risk management standards, knowledge, and networks.
Joyce Ndirangu, Director of Strategy and Partnerships, leads IRM Africa from its Nairobi headquarters with a continent-wide remit, and is driving the rollout of IRM Africa’s strategic operations. Under her leadership, the Hub is actively coordinating IRM activities across Africa, including professional training, internationally recognized qualifications, advisory services, executive education, research, events, advocacy, and thought leadership. Joyce will be focused on building strong partnerships with governments, regulators, corporates, SMEs, NGOs, and academia to embed risk management at the core of Africa’s growth and transformation agenda.
“Our goal is to empower organizations and leaders to navigate complex risks confidently and to make informed decisions that drive growth and resilience. By fostering collaboration and sharing best practices, IRM Africa is helping elevate risk management standards across the continent and strengthen the capabilities of professionals and institutions alike,” said Joyce. “With Africa projected to be home to some of the fastest-growing economies and youngest populations globally, IRM Africa is strategically positioned to play a pivotal role in shaping risk management excellence across all sectors.”
Joyce brings over 13 years’ experience in strategic planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, and business development. She previously served as Regional Executive Officer at CFA Society East Africa, where she led initiatives in regional strategy, governance, advocacy, membership growth, and financial performance.
The phased establishment of IRM Africa aligns with IRM’s wider global growth strategy, with Africa recognized as a key focus region. The Hub works in close alignment with the IRM Headquarters in the UK, while empowering local leadership to ensure effective delivery of initiatives tailored to regional needs. Its mandate includes aligning global standards with local contexts, expanding membership and professional engagement, providing technical leadership through research and training, and addressing emerging and sector-specific risks as climate change, ESG, technology, and financial innovation.
Pathways for Partnership
Under IRM Africa’s corporate and institutional engagement framework, partners can collaborate in a variety of ways to benefit from our global expertise:
- Tailored corporate memberships with discounted rates for group enrolments in IRM’s qualifications and courses
- Customized executive programmes for boards, leadership teams, and risk professionals
- Joint research, co-hosted events, and thought leadership collaborations
- Bespoke advisory support to strengthen resilience, governance, and sector-specific risk management frameworks in both public and private sectors
- Working with governments and regulators to strengthen risk-based supervision, embed governance frameworks, and support policy development through training and technical advisory services
Dorothy Maseke, Chairperson, IRM Africa, said, “The registration of this subsidiary is the culmination of years of dedicated work by regional groups and risk management professionals across Africa. This subsidiary reflects our ability to support professionals, organizations, and governments with world-class risk management standards, knowledge, and networks.”
About the Institute of Risk Management (IRM)
The Institute of Risk Management (IRMS) is the leading professional body for Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). With members in more than 140 countries, we offer globally recognized qualifications, training, and advisory services, publish Thought Leadership, and host insightful events open to both our members and the wider public. Our work is guided by rigorous professional standards that define the competencies and requirements risk managers need to meet. Through these initiatives, we empower organizations and individuals to achieve excellence in risk management, enhance awareness of risk across society, and safeguard value while seizing opportunities.
IRM is a registered charity.
Upcoming Event: IRM Africa will be hosting a CEOs and CROs breakfast on 25th September 2025 in Nairobi. Follow us on LinkedIn xxx for more details.
For more details about IRM Africa, feel free to contact us at [email protected]
