Aviva has appointed Chris Noon as chair of its Master Trust, a position he will start on 12 May 2025.
Noon, who was previously the chair of the board of Hymans Robertson, has over 30 years’ experience working across the UK pensions market with employers and directly with master trusts.
He replaces Elizabeth Renshaw-Ames, who has been chair of the Aviva Master Trust since 2020.
Aviva Master Trust head Louise Williamson says: “We’re delighted to have Chris join us as Chair of the Aviva Master Trust, bringing his diverse leadership and industry experience to the role. With significant regulatory developments expected and a strong pipeline of growth for the Aviva Master Trust, Chris is well placed to lead the Board through this exciting next phase of our journey. We look forward to working together in continuing to innovate and deliver improved value to our members.
“We would like to thank Elizabeth for her drive and commitment to the Aviva Master Trust, which has been evident throughout her term. She has led the Board in supporting the growth of the Aviva Master Trust and has always been focused on measuring and improving member outcomes.”
Noon says: “I’m excited to be given the opportunity to lead the Aviva Master Trust Board, and to work with the other great Trustees. The Aviva Master Trust is an exceptionally managed master trust with a strong and committed funder. The master trust market is maturing rapidly, and this is likely to accelerate with the regulatory framework moving towards fewer, and larger-scale, solutions. The Aviva Master Trust is actively integrating ESG factors as well as promoting member engagement and customer service. Its scale, coupled with the funder’s commitment, provides an incredible opportunity to deliver more value for its members.”
Renshaw-Ames says: “Since 2020 the Aviva Master Trust (AMT) has grown substantially in size and membership, and the Trustee has focused its development of the AMT’s governance framework in the interests of our members. I am proud to have led the Trustee Board in the influence and oversight of Aviva’s delivery of enhanced investment and member savings journey propositions. The AMT is very well placed to succeed in the exciting times ahead.”
