The Department for Work and Pensions has today announced the
appointment of Emma as the new Chair of The Pensions
Regulator (TPR).
Bringing more than 25 years of experience in the investment
management and pensions industry, Emma has served as Wealth
Policy Director at AVIVA as well as Chair of Pensions UK,
the trade body for the UK pensions industry. Her five-year term
begins on 1 July 2026, when current Interim Chair Kirstin Baker
steps down.
The appointment comes as the pensions landscape undergoes its
most significant transformation in a generation. TPR will play a central
role in delivering reform to the pension
landscape that secures long-term financial
security for people in retirement.
Minister for Pensions, , said:
Emma takes on this role as
we deliver the most ambitious reform of the pensions
landscape in a generation, all focused on making the
system work harder for savers.
TPR plays a crucial
role in this and protecting the retirement savings of
millions of working people across the UK, and I look forward
to working with Emma to make sure every worker in this country
gets the retirement they've worked for.
Newly appointed Chair of The Pensions Regulator, Emma
, said:
I am delighted to be appointed Chair of TPR at such a pivotal moment
for pensions. The pension reform agenda represents one
of the most significant transformations of the system in
generations, and TPR
has a key role in ensuring its successful delivery.
Throughout my career in the pensions industry, I have focused on
helping people achieve a sustainable income in retirement, and I
look forward to continuing this work at TPR alongside the CEO
and TPR's dedicated
team, so we remain a strong, adaptable, resilient and
inclusive regulator.
TPR is the UK's
statutory body responsible for protecting the retirement savings
of millions of workers across the country. It oversees workplace
pension schemes, ensures employers meet their legal obligations,
and works with government and fellow regulators to drive better
outcomes for savers.
Nausicaa Delfas, CEO of The Pensions Regulator,
said:
At this pivotal moment for the pensions sector, I'm delighted to
welcome Emma as TPR's new Chair.
Emma brings a wealth of market experience that will be invaluable
in helping to create a system that provides people with a
sustainable income in retirement, security and value for
all, and that could support UK prosperity more widely.”
The appointment follows an open competition regulated by the
Office for the Commissioner of Public Appointments.
Further information
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The Chair of the TPR Board leads a group of
non-executive and executive directors in the leadership of
TPR.
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In her capacity as Chair, Emma is entitled to an
annual remuneration of £92,300 reflecting a time
commitment equivalent to 130 days per year.
