David Chalmers
About David Chalmers
David Chalmers serves as the Head of Risk & Population Health at nib Group, with extensive experience in risk management and compliance across various organizations in Australia and the UK. He has a strong background in regulatory interactions and integrating climate risks into enterprise risk frameworks.
Current Role at nib Group
David Chalmers serves as the Head of Risk & Population Health at nib Group, a position he has held since 2024. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, he focuses on managing risk and health-related initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at nib Group
Prior to his current role, David Chalmers worked at nib Group as Head of Risk from 2018 to 2023. During his five years in this position, he contributed to the organization's risk management strategies and compliance frameworks while based in Sydney, Australia.
Professional Background
David Chalmers has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was employed at the London Borough of Bromley as Research and Strategy for five months in 2003. He also worked at the Improvement and Development Agency as a Knowledge and Information Consultant from 2003 to 2006. His tenure at Macquarie Group included roles as Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager, Head of Regulatory Assurance (ANZ), and Operational Risk and Compliance Manager.
Education and Expertise
David Chalmers holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) from UNSW and a Graduate Diploma in Corporate, Securities and Finance Law from the University of Sydney. He completed the Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2022. His expertise includes managing regulatory interactions with ASIC, APRA, and RBA, as well as integrating climate risks into enterprise risk frameworks.
Skills and Reputation
David Chalmers is recognized for his ability to provide objective and pragmatic risk and compliance advice, particularly in digital transformation projects. He possesses strong skills in written communication, report writing, and presentations. He is known for building effective teams and enhancing risk culture within organizations.