The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has appointed David Sproul to its board.
Sproul is a chartered accountant and brings over 30 years of experience in leadership roles across the financial and professional services sectors, with a focus on consumer and service. He has expertise in strategy, risk management, audit and organisational transformation. He has previously served as global deputy chief executive at Deloitte, following eight years as chief executive and senior partner at Deloitte UK and North West Europe.
He is currently chair of Pennon Group and Starling Bank, a non-executive director of Safanad, chair of the board of governors at the University of Hertfordshire and a senior adviser to Bridgepoint Group.
Pension Protection Fund chair Kate Jones says: “We are delighted to welcome David to the PPF Board. His extensive Board experience, strategic insight and commitment to member satisfaction will be invaluable as we continue to protect the futures of our members, while evolving the organisation to deliver more for those who rely on us.”
Sproul says: “I’m honoured to join the PPF Board. I look forward to working with my fellow Board members to support the organisation’s important work in the UK pensions industry. After attending a recent Board strategy session, I can see the strength of purpose felt by executives and board members alike, and it’s compelling. This, coupled with the changing external landscape and the evolving needs of our members further strengthens my belief in the importance of the PPF and the difference it continues to make.”
