Underpensioned Index 2022 Report

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  Lauren Wilkinson Senior Policy Researcher @ Pensions Policy Institute

  Lauren is a Senior Policy Researcher at the Pensions Policy Institute, having joined as a Policy Researcher in September 2016. During her time at the PPI, Lauren has produced research on a range of topics, most recently young savers, DC investment, and underpensioned groups. Alongside producing and presenting research, Lauren also delivers training as part of PPI’s Knowledge Sharing Seminars, providing an introduction to the pensions landscape for new members of the industry. Prior to joining the PPI, Lauren studied Politics and Philosophy at the University of Glasgow, followed by a Masters in Public Administration and Public Policy at the University of York.

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  Mark Smith Head of Media Relations @ PLSA

  Mark joined the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association in March 2019 and is responsible for media relations and public affairs. He has 13 years’ experience in the financial services industry in the UK and Australia. Before joining the PLSA, Mark headed up media relations for the Financial Services Council, Australia’s peak body for pensions, life insurance, financial advice and investment management. He has also worked as a journalist in London and Sydney specialising in pensions and funds management. Mark has a BA (Hons) in English Literature from the University of Manchester.

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  Joanne Segars Chair of the Board of Trustees @ NOW: Pensions

  Joanne is Chair of the Board of Trustees at NOW: Pensions, and has over a 30-years’ experience in the pensions and investment industry. Joanne was the first Chair of LGPS Central Ltd in 2017, she has recently been appointed as the new chair of the Independent Governance Committee (IGC) at Legal & General, and is a member of the Pension Fund Governing Body at CERN. Joanne was Chair of the Joint Expert Panel on the Universities Superannuation Scheme and is a Director of the Pensions Policy Institute.

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  Stefan Lundbergh Director Insight @ Cardano

  Stefan is head of defined contribution design for the Cardano Group. Before this, he held various positions at APG in the Netherlands and Skandia Life Insurance Company in Sweden. He has a PhD from Stockholm School of Economics. Stefan is a frequent speaker and writer in the field of behavioural investing and pension design. He headed a review of the Swedish premium pension system in 2017.

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  Samantha Gould Head of PR and Campaigns @ NOW: Pensions

  A self-confessed pensions geek, Samantha has worked in pensions since graduating from university in 2008. Samantha has been instrumental in raising awareness of the inequalities in the UK pension system, where women often lose out with £147,000 less in their pensions than men. Since 2019, Samantha has produced two industry-leading reports, gaining national media coverage and reaching a total audience of over 2 billion. As a single mother, Samantha is passionate about creating a fairer UK pension system for herself, her young daughter, and future generations. Samantha was shortlisted in the UN Women UK Awards 2020 and is an Ambassador for the CII Insuring Women’s Future initiative. Samantha will be moderating this event.