Governance in action: building strong foundations
Webinar by Pi Partnership
The pensions industry is changing, shaped by evolving regulation, new market developments, increasing member expectations and growing operational complexity. In this environment, good governance is essential.
Strong governance frameworks help schemes manage risk, make informed decisions and respond effectively to change, supporting better outcomes for members.
This webinar will explore what good governance looks like in practice and how schemes of all sizes can assess and strengthen their existing arrangements. Through practical examples and case studies, you will gain insight into governance reviews, operational effectiveness, trustee board performance and ESOG or ORA preparation.
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Fees
free for members and non-members -
5
speakers -
1 hour
of CPD -
Online
BrightTALK
Event Details
THE BASICS
- Defining good governance in a changing industry
- Mapping your governance framework and identifying gaps
- Strengthening governance structures and processes
- Case studies, including operational reviews, ESOG or ORA preparation and trustee board effectiveness
- Pension Scheme Managers
- Trustees
- Administrators
- Policy advisers
- Consultants
- Lawyers
- Corporate IFAs
- Investment managers
- Actuaries
- Communication professionals
Laura has extensive knowledge of occupational pension schemes with over 25 years’ experience in the pensions industry. She brings her expertise to governance projects, including operational structure reviews, trustee board effectiveness assessments and administrator oversight.
With a background that combines third-party consultancy and in-house pension team experience, Laura has first-hand insight into issues that clients may face, exposure to a range of stakeholders and importantly what best practice and good governance looks like. Known for a collaborative and empathetic style, Laura builds trust quickly, communicates with impact, and constructively challenges ways of working to deliver solution-focussed outcomes for Trustees and sponsors.
As head of Pi’s Trustee Executive Services team, Lisa is responsible for delivering high-quality secretariat and governance services to a wide range of occupational pension schemes. With over 35 years of experience in the pensions industry, she brings a practical understanding of scheme operations, trustee board needs, and regulatory expectations.
Lisa has considerable experience managing and delivering complex governance projects, including operational effectiveness reviews, adviser procurement exercises, and the development of governance frameworks. She is also responsible for leading Pi’s adviser research processes, ensuring clients benefit
Mike is a professional trustee with extensive executive leadership experience across pensions and investment management. He brings a strong history of delivering long-term value for pension schemes and their members through governance, investment strategy and stakeholder engagement. In his previous role as Chief Executive of LGPS Central, he was responsible for £30bn AuM across public and private markets for 8 client pension schemes with over 1m members and 2000 sponsoring employers.
He has a proven record of strengthening trustee board processes through comprehensive reviews of governance arrangements, succession planning, embedding clear decision-making protocols and improving transparency and accountability across board operations.
Nav is a highly experienced governance specialist with over 15 years industry experience. As Pi’s Governance Lead, she designed and implemented the ESOG and ORA proposition, and has undertaken independent ORA audits on multiple pension schemes. She is passionate about financial wellbeing and retirement support and is a strong advocate for embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of pensions governance. In her previous role as Pensions Manager to Thales UK, she worked closely with stakeholders, trustees, and unions.
She now leads a range of projects such as General Code implementation, trustee effectiveness assessments, and adviser reviews and tender processes, helping clients select providers that deliver robust, high-quality services.
