Continued growth sees promotion of seven new partners

Barnett Waddingham has appointed seven new equity partners among its 2022 promotions to support the continued organic growth in client demand and diversity of services delivered. 

Alongside the new partners, there are additionally 15 principal and 15 associate promotions across a broad range of business areas, advising trustees, employers, insurers and private clients. With the promotions taking effect on 1 June 2022, the total number of partners reaches 93.

The promotions reflect strong organic growth across the whole business and continued client demand for a broad range of services and expertise. BW’s continued innovation and drive to deliver new services and grow additional business areas in line with its strategic goals is reflected in these promotions.

"The incredible skills, professionalism and dedication of our people have enabled us to continue to deliver and develop new, innovative solutions that benefit our clients and our people."

Andrew Vaughan, Senior Partner at BW, said: “There have been many changes in how we work over the last two years since the start of the pandemic, however our unwavering focus on delivering exceptional client service means we have continued to experience strong and consistent organic growth. The incredible skills, professionalism and dedication of our people have enabled us to continue to deliver and develop new, innovative solutions that benefit our clients and our people. 

“While our client base continues to grow, we have also expanded the range of services we provide in line with our strategic goals and client demand. This is reflected in the diversity of expertise in our 2022 promotions.  

“Our new partners, principals and associates all share in the values and ethos that has made Barnett Waddingham one of the UK's leading independent professional services consultancies. Our people are our greatest strength and as we look to the future, I am confident that with these great people as part of our leadership, we will continue to grow, thrive and succeed.” 

The new partners are:

• Chris Ramsey, Scheme Actuary and Head of DB Endgame (Trustees), London 
• Dean Hughes, Head of Risk Advisory and Analytics, London
• Jane Ralph, Actuary and Head of Corporate Consulting Midlands, Birmingham 
• Simon Bramwell, Head of Longevity Risk Transactions, London
• Wan Hsien Heah, Non-Life Insurance Consultant, London 
• Lucy Cresswell, Senior Pension Management Consultant, Cheltenham 
• Melanie Durrant, Public Sector Actuary, Cheltenham