Zedra has appointed Joanne Fairbairn, client director, to chair the Pensions & Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) defined contribution (DC) committee.
She has also been appointed a member of the PLSA‘s Policy Board.
She has worked in the pension sector for thirty years, making her an accomplished pension specialist. She joined Zedra in January 2021 from Marks and Spencer where she was head of pensions. She worked as the UK Corporate Pension Manager and Group International for Tesco for 12 years before that. She worked as an actuary and consultant at Mercer for 14 years before going in-house.
Fairbairn is a Fellow of the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries and an accredited Member of the Association of Professional Trustees. Fairbairn has been a committee member since 2018.
Zedra Governance managing director Kim Nash says: “The PLSA plays a crucial role in the industry in shaping the future of pensions in the UK. With the UK Government recently announcing significant reforms on the horizon for DC pension Joanne’s elevation to Chair of the DC Committee comes at a pivotal time for the DC pension landscape.
“It is well-deserved recognition of her extensive experience and expertise and a testament to her dedication and influence in this field. This appointment also underscores Zedra’s own commitment and dedication to the development of the pensions industry for the best interest of clients and stakeholders.
“We are proud to have Joanne represent us on such an influential platform and look forward to seeing what the committee will achieve for DC pension scheme members.”
Fairbairn says: “I am delighted to be allowed to Chair this important committee. With DC scheme value expected to triple over the next decade, we will have a lot of work to do to address the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for all DC savers in the UK. I’m looking forward to working with my fellow committee members, the industry at large, and PLSA to drive the energy and innovation required.”
