Barnett Waddingham has appointed five new partners to the business following its recent acquisition by Howden.
The five new partners are Lewys Curteis, (DB pensions consulting), Julien Masselot (insurance and longevity consulting) Nikhil Patel, (risk transfer consulting), Harshil Shah, (risk and resilience services) and Reena Tanna, (DC investment consulting).
The pension consultancy said these new appointments will help drive further growth across key markets.
Barnett Waddingham (BW) has also announced eight principal and 27 associate promotions across its risk, pensions, investment and insurance divisions.
Barnett Waddingham says these appointments reflect an ongoing commitment to investing in its people, capabilities, and technological innovation, while demonstrating the scale and breadth of expertise within the firm.
Barnett Waddingham senior partner Andrew Vaughan says: “The promotions highlight the strength, expertise, and influence these people have across our teams and the wider business. Supporting career progression remains a core part of our culture, and these appointments are not only a celebration of individual achievement — they reflect the depth of talent in our teams that continue to drive our business forward.”
Barnett Waddingham partner and head of people Jacqui Derrick adds: “Our strong training and development programs help individuals achieve their full potential, and these appointments are testament to that.”
Barnett Waddingham said that seven partners had also retired from the business this year. They include Julia Bassett, Sue Foley, Paul Hamilton, John Hoskin, Colin Mayger, Graeme Muir and Zoe Smith.
