Katie Low, Volunteer
Katie, who qualified in 2005 and works for Mercer, is a third generation actuary – her father is a Fellow and her grandfather is an ex-President.
“I first got involved with the Profession in 2008 when I got a call out of the blue from Stuart Ritchie, the then President of the Faculty, suggesting I stood for election to Faculty Council. Since then I have certainly been kept busy – as well as Council, I serve on the Management Board, Scottish Board, the Member Support Executive Committee and more recently I have been involved in the Profession’s strategy sub-group.
“I enjoy getting a different perspective and experiences than from the ‘day job’. Through the Management Board I see the challenges of running an organisation. I have met a variety of great people from other practice areas, who have different approaches, which gives me a broader outlook.
“I think Mercer is supportive of my involvement, as many of the advantages to me are advantages to them also. I am also probably more aware of new developments in the industry than I would be otherwise.
“I have a sense of loyalty to the Profession and with it comes a feeling of responsibility to help, where I can, to improve things.
“I enjoy meeting new people and being presented with different challenges."