Five years ago this week, I had the distinct privilege of joining several IIA colleagues on the podium of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to ring the opening bell. This once-in-a-lifetime experience was one of the highlights of my 12 years as The IIA’s CEO. It’s a memory I cherish for many reasons, not the least of which was the NYSE’s acknowledgement of The IIA’s 75th anniversary. This year The IIA is celebrating its 80th anniversary, and it’s an appropriate time to remind ourselves what this profession does to foster trust in institutions around the world.
I retain many vivid memories of the NYSE ceremony on June 30, 2016, but one that I have replayed in my mind many times occurred behind-the-scenes before the opening bell.…