TAP Graduates who are Trustee Ready

Strengthening trustee boards with TAP talent The next generation of pension trustees starts here

Welcome to the Trustee Graduate Directory, showcasing individuals who have successfully completed the Trustee Accelerator Programme (TAP).

TAP is a targeted development initiative designed to build individuals into trustee readiness. It combines structured learning, practical case studies, and direct insight from industry experts to build real world understanding of pension governance, regulatory responsibilities, and effective decision-making at board level.

Explore the directory and connect with Trustee Ready talent today Why hire a TAP graduate?

Trained in pension scheme governance and fiduciary dutie
Exposure to real-world trustee scenarios
Commitment to professional development
Diverse perspectives to strengthen boards
Ready to contribute from day one

TAP graduate directory

These candidates have developed the knowledge, skills, and governance understanding required to take on trustee roles across pension schemes.

Name	Biography	Key skills	Location	Contact
Danielle Devoy	A Chartered Accountant, with over 10 years’ experience in governance, risk and compliance roles across the investments and pensions industry. Passionate about strong governance and risk management supporting member outcomes, in addition to improving engagement amongst members.	Risk Management Compliance and Governance Stakeholder Management	Edinburgh	Contact Danielle LinkedIn
Dean Dennis	Dean Dennis, a Verizon Business MD with 35+ years in executive leadership, is a Standard Life TAP graduate. He completed an 18-month placement on USS's Pensions Committee and now serves on Standard Life Master Trust's Investment & Sustainability Committee.	Technology, AI and digital risk governance Corporate, charity and NFP governance & stakeholder leadership Investment governance, stewardship & ESG	London	LinkedIn
Duke Tanson	PMI-qualified pension trustee with 20+ years’ board-level commercial, digital and governance experience across international businesses. Brings strong judgement in risk oversight, adviser accountability, data/AI governance and member-focused communication; seeking trustee roles across DB and DC schemes.	Governance, risk oversight and constructive challenge Commercial scrutiny, cost discipline and adviser accountability Digital, data, AI governance and member communication	Manchester	Contact Duke LinkedIn
Isaac K. Davies	Senior financial executive with 30+ years of global leadership experience across major international banks. Brings deep expertise in governance, investment oversight, risk management and board stewardship, with a strong interest in trustee roles focused on long-term fiduciary and strategic oversight.	Board governance, fiduciary responsibility and strategic oversight Investment management, asset stewardship and financial risk management Regulatory governance, stakeholder management and executive leadership	London	Contact Isaac
Joseph Kowbel	Workplace pensions professional with experience engaging members, supporting employers, and collaborating with advisers. Aspiring trustee passionate about inclusive member outcomes, bringing practical industry insight, strong stakeholder management, and the perspective of a younger saver.	Member engagement and communications Stakeholder and employer relationship management Pension administration and member servicing	Glasgow	Contact Joseph LinkedIn
Parul Kumar	PMI Certified Pension Trustee combining 25+ years of executive leadership with board governance experience across financial services and global organisations. Passionate about supporting pension schemes through strong governance, prudent decision-making and a member-first approach.	Governance, risk management and regulatory oversight Scaling, transforming and leading complex global organisations Operational excellence, AI agentification, strategy and stakeholder engagement	London	Contact Parul LinkedIn
Prashant Asher	Senior business leader with extensive experience in operational planning, reporting, governance, data strategy, and business transformation. Passionate about applying data led insight, strong stakeholder engagement, and governance expertise to support pension scheme members as a trustee.	Data, reporting and business transformation leadership Stakeholder management, decision-making and strategic planning	East and West Midlands	Contact Prashant LinkedIn
Priya Kainth	Director in Global Markets Credit at Bank of America, overseeing risk for European hedge fund with expertise across public, private and alternative investments, including sustainable investing. Former NEST Board Observer (two-year appointment) and current Standard Life Master Trust Trustee Apprentice, combining institutional investment, risk and governance experience.	Institutional investment analysis and manager oversight across public, private and alternative asset classes, including sustainable investing Investment risk, stress testing, fiduciary decision-making and regulatory oversight Pension scheme governance, strategic decision-making, stakeholder engagement and board effectiveness	London	Contact Priya LinkedIn
Sima Bhatt	Financial Services leader with extensive market data, commercial negotiation, and operational governance experience. Certified Pension Trustee aspiring to apply strategic, analytical, and risk focused skills to support robust scheme management and member protection.	Proven commercial and cost optimisation track record Strong analytical and decision making capability Focused on responsible, transparent trustee governance	London	Contact Sima LinkedIn
Tom Dibble	Tom has experience across the energy and pensions industries, with a background in HR, including leading D&I initiatives and developing engagement programmes. Tom now holds a client-facing role focused on creating and supporting effective pension member communications and engagement.	Member-orientated: experience considering a broad spectrum of people when making decisions Collaborative: well-versed in working alongside a range of people from a multitude of backgrounds with different perspectives, remaining committed to ensuring positive working relationships Inquisitive: eager to challenge my own thinking and where necessary the status quo	Warwickshire	Contact Tom LinkedIn