The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) has appointed Chris Connelly to be a new member of its board.
Connelly is currently the chief strategy officer at Heywood and has over 30 years of experience in the pensions and financial services industry. He has previously held senior roles at NatWest, Fidelity, Aon Hewitt and Equiniti, gaining extensive experience across in-house pensions administration, third-party administration, financial services companies, local authorities, and central government schemes.
Connelly’s career has evolved from administration into implementations, support, analysis, and solution design and development, giving him a balance of creative, technical, and analytical skills. He remains a well-respected voice in the industry, contributing regularly to working groups and thought leadership on pensions policy and operational excellence.
Making the announcement PASA chair Kim Gubler says: “[Connelly] brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the board, and his deep understanding of pensions administration and commitment to raising industry standards will be invaluable as we continue to drive our strategy forward.
“His appointment strengthens our ability to support the pensions industry by promoting the importance and visibility of administration to stakeholders at all levels.”
Connelly adds: “Pensions administration is at the heart of ensuring good outcomes for savers and delivering on the promises made to them. PASA plays a crucial role in setting standards and providing guidance that helps administrators navigate the evolving regulatory and operational landscape.”
