High Performing Trustee Boards series

High Performing Trustee Boards is a video series that goes behind the scenes of the pensions industry and reveals how boards operate, communicate and make decisions. In this series, Jonathon Land interviews a number of trustee board chairs, and other industry stakeholders who share their insight on best practices, lessons learned and their view on the right answer for UK pension provision. Whether you are a trustee board member, a pension professional or just curious about UK pension provision, we hope you will find these series interesting.

Introduction to High Performing Trustee Boards series

Jonathon Land introduces the series and gives an insight into what has been a fascinating time for both pensions and deals over the last couple of years.

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What is the right answer for pension provision in the UK?

David Davies, a veteran of the insurance and pension sectors, previously chaired both the Nortel and Co-op pension schemes. In this interview, David shares insights from his career, including why he thinks Member Nominated Trustees are an important part of a high performing trustee board, and how he handled the pressure of dealing with distressed employers as a pension trustee. He also outlines what he thinks is the right answer for UK pension provision.
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What makes a high performing trustee board, and what do we think the right answer is for UK pension provision in the UK?

Katie Lightstone and Atul del Tasso-Dhupelia, two Partners in the PwC employer covenant team, bring a fresh perspective on how diversity and an inclusive culture can improve the effectiveness of Trustee Boards to allow for better decision-making. They also explore the future of UK pension provision and share their proudest moments from across their careers in pensions.
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