PASA today announced the appointment of a new Board Director.
Kim Gubler, PASA Chair, commented: “After a thorough and competitive recruitment process, we’re delighted to welcome Chris Connelly to the PASA Board of Directors. Chris 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.”
Chris Connelly, PASA Board Director, said: “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. I’m excited and honoured to join the Board and look forward to working with my fellow Directors to support and shape the future of pensions administration.”
Connelly has over 30 years of experience in the pensions and financial services industry. He is currently the Chief Strategy Officer at Heywood, where he leads on some of the industry’s leading propositions and strategic initiatives. Across his career, he has 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. In recognition of his contributions to the industry, Chris was honoured with the Pensions Age award for ‘Pensions Personality of the Year’ in 2022. His career has evolved from administration into implementations, support, analysis, and solution design and development, giving him a rare balance of creative, technical, and analytical skills. Chris is a well-respected voice in the industry, contributing regularly to working groups and thought leadership on pensions policy and operational excellence.
