Nest Pension has made two appointments to its governance structure, as Minister for Pensions Laura Trott MBE MP reappoints Karen Cham to the Nest Board, while the Board itself appoints Katrina Shenton to Nest’s Investment Committee, responsible for overseeing the pension scheme’s investment strategy.
Cham joined Nest’s Board in 2019 and has been reappointed for a second term of three years, from 1 July 2024 until 30 June 2027.
She is an expert in user experience design and behaviour change and holds the position of Professor of Augmented Intelligence, Digital Transformation, and Design at Kingston Business School. She leads ‘The BRAINS Lab’ alongside behavioural scientist Professor Gaelle Vallee Tourangeau, focusing on an inclusive, ethical, and sustainable digital future. Her research revolves around designing for persuasion, emotion, trust, digital transformation of values at scale, and ethical practice.
Shenton has been appointed as a special member of Nest’s Investment Committee for a term of three years, from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2026. She is known for her extensive experience in growth management and responsible investing and will add a strong governance perspective to Nest’s investment committee.
Her background spans entrepreneurship, private equity, ESG, impact investments, climate change, and renewable energy. She holds roles such as Trustee of SolarAid, non-executive director, and Chair of the Investment Committee for Applerigg Limited. Additionally, she serves on the Board of the COIF Charity Funds managed by CCLA Fund Management.
Nest chair Brendan McCafferty says: “Nest’s Board thrives on diversity of thought and backgrounds – Karen’s experience in digital transformation, design and user experience has been key to supporting the Board’s focus on how technology can help communicate and engage with our members.
“Katrina’s strong governance mindset combined with her experience and passion for responsible investment and ESG will help further strengthen our investment committee as we continue to grow and invest for our members.
“These appointments ensure we have the right skills and experience to support our governance framework during this busy and strategic time for Nest. I look forward to Karen’s continued support and Katrina’s new involvement.”
