The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 9 May 2025.
Aviva has appointed Chris Noon as chair of the £12bn Aviva Master Trust.
Noon succeeds Elizabeth Renshaw-Ames, who has been chair of the master trust since 2020, and will formally take up his role on 12 May.
Noon has worked in the pensions market for more than 30 years, including nearly 15 at Hymans Robertson. He was chair of the consultancy’s board from 2017 to 2022.
Louise Williamson, head of the Aviva Master Trust, said: “With significant regulatory developments expected and a strong pipeline of growth for the Aviva Master Trust, Chris is well placed to lead the board through this exciting next phase of our journey.”
Williamson also thanked Renshaw-Ames for her contribution and her focus on “measuring and improving member outcomes” throughout her term as chair.
Noon said: “The master trust market is maturing rapidly, and this is likely to accelerate with the regulatory framework moving towards fewer, and larger-scale, solutions.
“The Aviva Master Trust is actively integrating ESG factors as well as promoting member engagement and customer service. Its scale, coupled with the funder’s commitment, provides an incredible opportunity to deliver more value for its members.”
Hatcher to head up trusteeship at Vidett
Professional trustee company Vidett has hired former Pensions Regulator non-executive director Alison Hatcher as head of trusteeship.
Hatcher recently stepped down from the regulator, and previously held a similar non-executive role at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association. She has also worked as an independent consultant on consolidation projects and transfers to master trusts.
Her previous roles include chief executive officer at HSBC Retirement Services, where she led a multi-disciplinary team to build a digital wealth platform integrating artificial intelligence, open banking and other data to drive financial wellbeing.
Wayne Phelan, Vidett’s CEO, said Hatcher’s experience would help his company adapt as the pensions industry and trustee market evolves.
Hatcher added: “This is an exciting time for the pensions industry. With a focus on delivering true member value, embracing innovative thinking and scale through collaboration, I am excited to join Vidett to support schemes and the team as we navigate the future.
“The value of a professional trustee is significant in these times when governance meets innovation with our ability to evaluate risk to offer true value to members.”
Border to Coast hires for advisory roles to get ‘fit for the future’
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Trafalgar House adds to client-facing team
Administration provider Trafalgar House has hired Bryony Scott as client relationship manager.
Scott previously worked at Railpen and at Capita, managing large teams and overseeing regulatory and client-focused projects.
Daniel Taylor, client director at Trafalgar House, said maintaining strong client relationships were essential for pensions administration as schemes handle projects such as dashboards, bulk annuities, cybersecurity issues and data quality.
“It’s not simply about delivering projects to plan; it’s about building trust, fostering accountability, and creating the foundations for long-term success,” Taylor said.
“When those elements are in place, better outcomes for both schemes and members naturally follow.”
