The Pensions Administration Standards Association (Pasa) will appoint David Fairs as chair and Kim Gubler as president of the body.
The two will formally be appointed at Pasa’s annual conference on 24 March.
Fairs joined Fairs joined LCP as a partner in April 2023, having previously served as executive director for regulatory policy, analysis, and advice at The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
Additionally, he led major policy initiatives, including TPR’s response to the market turbulence around LDI following the 2022 ‘mini-budget’. While at the regulator he also helped oversee professional pension trustee accreditation, and Covid-related guidance. He also coordinated with HM Treasury and DWP on the response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Gubler, is a long-standing leader within Past, transitions to the role of president having served as chair of the organisation. She is a founder of the governance consultancy, KGC. She has also acted as a subject specialist to TPR, being a participant in its panels on DC and master trusts. She is also an accredited independent trustee for the Smart Pension Master Trust.
She also sits on the Pension Dashboards Programme Advisory Group and is working with DWP on delivering a solution to the small pots challenge.
Gubler says: “ The role of administration is evolving rapidly, and Pasa is leading the way in shaping the future of the industry. As president, I will still be involved and will continue to champion Pasa’s mission, supporting [Fairs] and the board as they drive forward new initiatives.”
Fairs adds: “Pasa has made significant strides in improving pension administration standards, and I’m honoured to take on the role of chair at this critical time. With increasing regulatory requirements, technological advancements, and evolving member needs, pension administration has
never been more important. Pasa plays a vital role in setting best practice standards, providing guidance, and ensuring high-quality administration across the industry.”
