Kevin Mead to Retire as VCIA President and CEO

Kevin Mead, CEO of the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA), has announced his plans to retire, initiating a leadership transition at one of the captive industry's most established trade associations.

Mr. Mead informed VCIA members and stakeholders in a public letter posted on the association's website. While no firm departure date has been set, Mr. Mead said he asked the VCIA Board of Directors to begin the search for his successor in order to ensure "an optimal process to hire the best leader" and "guarantee an effective transition."

Mr. Mead, who took the helm in February 2022, noted that VCIA operations will continue uninterrupted and emphasized that recent strategic planning initiatives—introduced during the 2024 VCIA Annual Conference—will move forward as planned. "The work started at the 2024 Conference on crafting a new and exciting future for the VCIA through strategic planning and the adoption of our pillars of education, engagement, and advocacy is well underway and will continue unabated," he wrote.

The board has appointed a transition team and is working with Mr. Mead to update the CEO job description and identify candidate qualifications. Resumés may be submitted to [email protected].

Prior to joining VCIA, Mr. Mead held executive roles across a range of industry and nonprofit organizations. He led the merger that created PrimeGlobal, a global association of accounting firms, and previously served as vice president of resource development for Spokane County United Way. He was also the executive director of a rare disease foundation.

Mr. Mead's announcement comes during the association's 40th anniversary year.

More information on the CEO search will be shared as it becomes available.