The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the appointment of Deborah Evans as the new chair of The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO).

Evans’ appointment starts on 1 July 2025 for a period of five years, taking over from Anthony Arter who has been interim chair since January 2024. Evans currently serves as a non-executive director and chair of the Compliance Committee at the Property Ombudsman. Alongside her role at the Property Ombudsman, she is also director and chief executive of Lawyers in Local Government and chair of governors at Trent College. Her appointment comes as the government’s Pension Schemes Bill continues its passage through parliament, which includes measures aimed at strengthening the legal standing of TPO so that pension overpayment cases can be resolved and pension overpayments refunded quicker, reducing waiting times for customers. Commenting on the appointment, Pensions Minister, Torsten Bell, said: “I am pleased to announce Deborah Evans as the new chair of TPO. I look forward to working with her as she brings her leadership and expertise to this vital role, helping to uphold high standards of fairness and accountability across the pensions sector. I am confident she will make a positive impact for savers and pensioners across the country.”

TPT Investment Management (TPTIM) has announced the appointment of Nick Stacey as senior investment manager.

Stacey has 22 years of experience in the industry and before joining TPT, he served as head of asset management and allocation for a European family office. Prior to that, he spent eight years on the in-house investment team at Barclays UK Retirement Fund, focusing on investment strategy and research relating to return-seeking assets. In his new role, Stacey will be responsible for enhancing TPTIM’s research activities and continuing to develop its private market investment strategy. He will also support the wider team on strategy and portfolio construction initiatives as well as product development. He will report to TPTIM investment director, Peter Smith.

Quilter has appointed Warren Vickers as commercial director of distribution.

Vickers joins Quilter from The Openwork Partnership, where he held the position of commercial director. In that role, he was responsible for supporting its adviser network and central teams. He has extensive experience in the financial advice sector, including previous roles as managing director at Tenet Group, and as also a director at TCC Group. In his new role, Vickers will report to Quilter chief distribution officer, Steve Gazard, who he will work closely with to support the continued development and evolution of Quilter’s distribution proposition.

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