BW's Matt Tickle appointed to PLSA Policy Board

Matt Tickle, Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Barnett Waddingham, has been appointed to the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) Policy Board. Following a highly competitive selection process, Matt will join the board in October 2025 as one of five new members taking up their roles at that time.

The PLSA Policy Board plays a crucial role in shaping the policy agenda for the pensions and lifetime savings industry, ensuring that the framework supports better retirement outcomes for savers. The board represents a diverse cross-section of the PLSA’s membership, including pension funds from the DB, DC, LGPS, and master trust sectors, alongside business members such as consultancies and law firms.

Matt’s appointment reflects his extensive expertise in investment strategy and pension scheme governance, reinforcing BW’s commitment to supporting the development of policies that benefit pension schemes and their members. His insights and experience will contribute to the Policy Board’s work in navigating key challenges and opportunities within the pensions sector.

"I am delighted to have been appointed to the policy board. Pension schemes play a vital role in the wellbeing of their members, while also providing the opportunity for wider benefits for society. I look forward to working with the other members of the board at this crucial time for pensions policy."

Policy Board Chair John Chilman said: “I was delighted to see such a strong list of candidates, and am very much looking forward to working with those who have been appointed to the Policy Board. Having an experienced and diverse group of thought-leaders and experts from across the PLSA’s membership means that we can shape the pensions and savings landscape for the benefit of both schemes and savers, as we focus on the critical issues over the coming years.”

Zoe Alexander, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the PLSA, added: “I am excited about these new appointments, as well as the exceptionally strong field of applicants the process attracted. The Policy Board helps us develop solutions to the big policy issues of the day, and we are facing into a period in which we expect pension policy to remain a critical part of the national policy agenda.”