Congratulations to Fiona Wood, who has been named the joint winner of the ‘Trainee of the Year’ at the 2024 Rising Star Awards. 


Organised by Professional Pensions, the Rising Star Awards celebrate emerging talent in pensions, recognising and identifying the sector’s future leaders as well as shining the spotlight on the organisations and individuals that are helping develop and foster new talent in the industry. 

At BW, supporting each other to grow and develop is at the heart of what we do, so we're thrilled to see one of our own spotlighted.

"I am delighted to have received this award. Since starting with BW in 2020 I’ve been fortunate to work across a variety of areas, which has enabled me to specialise in those that I find particularly exciting and rewarding. Along the way, I have been supported by my colleagues, and I am very thankful for all of their efforts - this award is as much for them as it is for me!"
Fiona Wood Actuarial Consultant, Barnett Waddingham

Speaking on our approach to nurturing talent across BW, Partner and Head of People and Culture Jacqui Derrick said: “At BW we are committed to supporting everyone to grow their careers, no matter where they are on their journey. By fostering a culture of continuous development, we aim to help individuals achieve their personal goals, while also building a strong team for the future.”

Held jointly with the Women in Pensions Awards, we had 18 nominations across eleven award categories, a fantastic achievement for individuals from across BW. 

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