Barnett Waddingham has appointed seven new equity partners among its 2022 promotions.
The new partners are scheme actuary and head of DB Endgame Chris Ramsey, head of risk advisory and analytics Dean Hughes, actuary and head of corporate consulting Jane Ralph, head of longevity risk transactions, Simon Bramwell, senior consulting actuary non-Life insurance consultant Wan Hsien Heah, senior pension management consultant, Lucy Cresswell and public sector actuary Melanie Durrant.
Along with the new partners, the firm has promoted 15 principals and associates in a variety of business areas, including assisting trustees, employers, insurers, and private clients. The promotions will take effect on June 1, 2022, bringing the total number of partners to 94.
In addition, three long-serving partners will retire on May 31, 2022. Nick Salter, a founding partner of Barnett Waddingham and former senior partner from June 2012 to May 2020, is one of them. Dave Grimshaw, a pensions and insurance longevity risk specialist, and Shirley Jackson, who oversaw the firm’s pensions management team will also retire.
Barnett Waddingham senior partner Andrew Vaughan says: “There have been many changes in how we work over the last two years since the start of the pandemic, however our unwavering focus on delivering exceptional client service means we have continued to experience strong and consistent organic growth. The incredible skills, professionalism and dedication of our people have enabled us to continue to deliver and develop new, innovative solutions that benefit our clients and our people.
“While our client base continues to grow, we have also expanded the range of services we provide in line with our strategic goals and client demand. This is reflected in the diversity of expertise in our 2022 promotions.
“Our new partners, principals and associates all share in the values and ethos that has made Barnett Waddingham one of the UK’s leading independent professional services consultancies. Our people are our greatest strength and as we look to the future, I am confident that with these great people as part of our leadership, we will continue to grow, thrive and succeed.”
