Buck Consultants (Buck) today announced Kevin LeGrand is to assume a newly created role at Buck Consultants, as Principal and Head of Pensions Policy. The creation of his new role at Buck follows his successful two-year term as President of the Society of Pension Consultants. Kevin continues to sit on the Council of the Society of Pension Consultants.
Kevin will be responsible for leading Buck’s thinking around UK pensions and related benefits, and driving the development of the company’s intellectual capital.
Kevin has led Buck’s Knowledge and Research Centre in the UK for the past 26 years and his expertise, combined with his continued involvement in industry bodies will enable him to drive Buck’s delivery of cutting edge insight on pension schemes and associated legislation to clients.
Commenting on his new position, Kevin LeGrand said: “The current outlook for work-based pensions is difficult, with engagement and savings levels at an all-time low. There is a desperate need for new scheme design approaches to rebuild confidence in the pensions brand and drive re-engagement with members, and now that the government is turning its attention to design issues, it is incumbent on the industry to play its part with some fresh thinking.”
He continued: “Buck is one of the leading consultancies in Europe, built upon innovative thinking and practical solutions, and I am very much looking forward to driving forward Buck’s involvement in creating a new pensions environment in the UK at this critical time.”
Fraser Smart, Buck’s Managing Director in Europe, commented: “The creation of this role is a clear statement of Buck’s commitment to lead innovation in the provision of solutions to the workplace health and wealth issues faced by our clients’ members.”
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