(Left to right): TPT Retirement Solutions' Katherine Lynas; Zedra's Aoife Habben; Standard Life's Angela Byrne; and the Pension Protection Fund's David Sproul
This week’s movers include those at TPT Retirement Solutions, Zedra, Railpen, Standard Life and the Pension Protection Fund.
TPT appoints head of consultant relations
27 November
TPT Retirement Solutions has appointed Katherine Lynas as head of consultant relations.
Lynas brings over 20 years' experience in the pension industry having worked with both defined benefit and defined contribution clients. She joins TPT from Punter Southall where she served as a senior consultant. Prior to this, she held senior roles at SEI and XPS Group.
In her new role, she will be responsible for identifying and building relationships with employee benefit consultants across the consolidation vehicles TPT offers. She will also work with the wider business development team to shape its sales strategy and build its business pipeline. She will report to commercial director Nicholas Clapp.
Clapp said: "We're delighted to welcome Katherine to the team at such a pivotal moment for the business, as we launch a wave of new propositions. Her broad and dynamic skillset will play a central role in sharpening our sales strategy and driving new business opportunities, further accelerating the momentum behind our already strong pipeline."
Lynas added: "I'm excited to be joining the TPT team at such a pivotal point. Having worked across a wide range of pension products, I'm eager to bring my experience in building strong relationships to support TPT's ambitions and help propel the business along its impressive growth trajectory."
Martin Richmond
Zedra appoints chief people officer
27 November
Zedra has appointed Aoife Habben as chief people officer.
Habben has over 20 years' human resources (HR) and leadership experience and joins the trustee firm from fintech organisation Planet, where she served as chief people officer. Prior to this, she held senior HR positions at Amazon, General Electric and Cabot Financial.
In her new role, she will be responsible for driving the firm's people agenda in line with its growth ambitions. She is currently based in London and will relocate to Zedra's Jersey office early next year.
Zedra group chief executive Dean Blackburn said: "I am thrilled to welcome Aoife to our leadership team. Her passion for people and deep expertise in building inclusive, high-performing cultures will be instrumental as we continue to support our employees and clients to achieve their ambitions. We know that when our people thrive, our clients succeed, and Aoife will play a key role in driving that vision forward."
Habben added: "I am delighted to join the team at Zedra, continuing the hard work already underway across the people agenda. This is an exciting time for the business, and I look forward to working closely with our fantastic teams and leaders to achieve our ambitious plans and deliver for our clients."
Martin Richmond
Railpen appoints director of member experience
26 November
Railpen has appointed Donna Adams as director of member experience.
Adams joins the investment manager of the £34bn Railways Pension Scheme from Barclays where she worked for over 30 years in roles including global head of digital employee experience, head of employee culture and values transformation, and most recently as global head of employee operations strategy and employee experience.
In her new role, she will be responsible for transforming members' experience across each stage of their journey with Railpen. She will report to chief officer of member services Nicola Cromack.
Cromack said: "I am delighted to welcome someone of Donna's calibre to lead the team, where she will bring fresh perspectives and new ideas. Donna joins at a critical time for member services, with our member-first agenda really starting to accelerate.
"Donna will be building on a strong foundation of the work her team has delivered and the capability and creativity that sits within it."
Adams added: "I am thrilled to be joining Railpen at such an exciting time for member services. I have led large-scale transformation across colleague and customer experience, aligning people, processes and technology to deliver better outcomes.
"I strongly believe that member-first and colleague-first go hand in hand – when colleagues feel valued and supported, members feel the difference. I am excited to start delivering for our members."
Martin Richmond
Standard Life appoints pensions and savings CEO
25 November
Standard Life has appointed Angela Byrne as pensions and savings chief executive (CEO).
Byrne joins from NatWest where she spent two decades, most recently as interim CEO of the retail bank, with experience in digital transformation and leading customer businesses.
In her new role, Byrne will build on work around the workplace digital and customer offering, including Standard Life's financial advice tool, which was developed by Colin Williams who will be leaving the organisation for a new opportunity.
Byrne will report to Standard Life group CEO Andy Briggs and joins in January 2026, working in the pensions and savings arm which includes Standard's Life's workplace, retail intermediary and retail direct channels.
Briggs said: "I'd like to thank Colin for his significant contribution to the business over the last five years. Under his leadership, and through the hard work of his teams, we've built a leading position in the workplace market and have strong momentum in the retail channels. Angela's leadership experience and ability to develop modern customer propositions will be invaluable as we enter the next phase of growth and enhance the offer to our customers. 2026 will be a big year for the organisation as we transition to Standard Life and I look forward to working with Angela on this new chapter for the business."
Byrne added: "I am delighted to be joining at such an exciting time. Phoenix serves 12 million customers and plays a crucial role in helping them plan for their future. I am looking forward to working with the team to innovate and deliver the best Phoenix offers for our customers."
Jasmine Urquhart
PPF appoints David Sproul to board
24 November
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has appointed David Sproul to its board.
Sproul brings 30 years' experience to the position, having held roles across the strategy, risk management, audit and organisational transformation sectors.
He previously held senior roles at Deloitte including global deputy chief executive and senior partner, and is currently chair of Pennon Group and Starling Bank. He is also a non-executive director at Safanad and chair of the board of governors at the University of Hertfordshire.
Commenting on the appointment, PPF chair Kate Jones said: "We are delighted to welcome David to the PPF board. His extensive board experience, strategic insight and commitment to member satisfaction will be invaluable as we continue to protect the futures of our members, while evolving the organisation to deliver more for those who rely on us."
Sproul added: "I'm honoured to join the PPF board. I look forward to working with my fellow board members to support the organisation's important work in the UK pensions industry. After attending a recent board strategy session, I can see the strength of purpose felt by executives and board members alike, and it's compelling. This, coupled with the changing external landscape and the evolving needs of our members further strengthens my belief in the importance of the PPF and the difference it continues to make."
Holly Roach
