FERMA mourns passing of former secretary general

The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) has announced the death of its former Secretary General Gilbert Canameras. 

FERMA said that Canameras' tenure from 2015 to 2019 left a lasting impact on the organisation and the entire risk management community.

“It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Gilbert Canameras, former Secretary General of FERMA,” it said in a statement. “Gilbert's unwavering dedication, profound expertise, and genuine passion for his work left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of working with him.

According to FERMA Canameras was committed to advancing the field of risk management. It added that his contributions as President of AMRAE, Secretary General of FERMA, and founder of Club Francorisk will be remembered with great respect and admiration.

Canameras joined FERMA during a period of significant administrative challenges, under the Presidency of Jo Willaert. At a crucial time when FERMA lacked a Secretary General, he agreed to serve in this role, bringing his leadership and expertise to guide FERMA through a period of transition.

During his four years in tenure FERMA said that Canameras brought sound administration, innovative ideas, strategic thinking and efforts to increase the credibility and visibility of FERMA and the European risk management community. 

Typhaine Beaupérin, chief executive of FERMA, said: “Gilbert was a man of conviction and passion, whose love for people and remarkable ability to bring them together set him apart. He and Jo Willaert shared the same vision for the future of the risk management profession, which enabled them to provide clear direction for FERMA's actions. For me personally, Gilbert was a quiet strength—an Obi-Wan Kenobi who guided, motivated, inspired, and supported me from the moment I joined FERMA. The four incredible years we worked hand-in-hand, alongside Jo, will forever remain a treasured memory.”

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