Lifestyle Article - Ben Gunnee to lead TPRs Market Oversight Division

Ben Gunnee is a senior institutional business leader with over 25 years’ experience in the pensions market, including roles within investment consulting, fiduciary management and private markets asset management.

With the current Pension Schemes Bill poised to transform the pensions sector, Ben will continue TPR’s transition to a more prudential-style of regulation as the pensions landscape consolidates towards fewer, larger schemes. He will be responsible for the teams that supervise and engage with the businesses and trustees in the pensions market.

Alongside Ben’s interim appointment, TPR is launching a recruitment exercise to appoint a permanent Executive Director, Market Oversight, led by head-hunters Odgers.

Ben will lead the Market Oversight directorate from 23 February 2026, replacing current Interim Executive Director Julian Lyne. Julian joined TPR on an interim basis last April. He is leaving to take up a new opportunity with an investment management firm, following a hand-over with Ben to ensure a smooth transition.

CEO Nausicaa Delfas said: “I am delighted Ben is joining us as interim Executive Director of Market Oversight. His financial services expertise and market knowledge will be invaluable as we focus on the practical implementation of the pension reform agenda and deliver the best possible outcomes for savers. I would also like to thank Julian Lyne for his very positive contribution at TPR, and wish him all the best in his new role".

Interim Executive Director, Market Oversight Ben Gunnee said: “I am excited to be stepping into this role at one of the most important times for pensions. We have the opportunity to build a resilient and well-functioning defined contribution market, provide security for members of defined benefit schemes and drive stronger governance across private and public sector schemes. TPR’s role in bringing about these changes will be crucial.”