SEI has appointed Chris Roberts and Azka Ali to its master trust board of directors and named Roberts as chair following the retirement of Allan Course.
Roberts has 25 years of experience in various trustee, consulting and management roles. He is experienced in translating technical and complex pensions matters to non-pensions specialists. He specialises in change management, member engagement and complex investment strategies.
Ali is an actuary and professional trustee across the pensions landscape. She has 15 years of experience in consulting at Mercer, where she advised trustees, delivered projects for corporate clients and led the Birmingham team. She currently serves as regional leader for the Midlands at Vidett.
SEI Master Trust head David Snowdon says: “We are tremendously grateful to Allan for his dedication to the Master Trust and its members, and for the contributions he has made during his tenure on the board and as Chair of the Trustee. We are thrilled to welcome Chris as the new Chair and Azka as Trustee Director. They bring extensive pensions expertise and experience supporting a wide range of schemes. With these appointments, we remain focused on keeping the Master Trust market-leading and delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of employers and members alike.”
Roberts says: “I am delighted to take on the role of Chair at a point of real strength for the SEI Master Trust. It has strong foundations, an experienced trustee board, and a clear focus on members. I look forward to building on this platform, maintaining high standards of governance, and continuing to drive positive outcomes for members as they save for and move through retirement.”
Ali says: “I am pleased to join the SEI Master Trust Board at such an exciting time. The Trust already delivers a high-quality proposition, underpinned by strong governance and a long-term focus on members. I am dedicated to supporting the Board’s work and helping to deliver strong outcomes for members over time.”