The American Academy of Actuaries has appointed Mary Downs, the group’s general counsel, as new executive director. Downs had been serving as interim executive director of the group since April, when the previous executive director, Grace Hinchman, left after 11 months with the organization. Downs continued to hold the position of general counsel while serving as interim director. “I am pleased to announce that Ms. Downs will be leading our efforts in Washington,” Academy President John Parks said in a statement. “Ms. Downs has outstanding leadership expertise and talents that will greatly benefit the actuarial profession.” Downs joined the group in 2006, when she came… Read More