Kevin qualified as an Associate of the PMI in 1987 and was admitted to Fellowship in 1995. He has been a member of the PMI’s Council for five years, most recently serving as Vice President, and is currently Chair of the Membership Committee.
Vince Linnane, CEO of the PMI, commented: “Kevin’s extensive experience of the technical, regulatory and legislative issues facing pensions today will be invaluable to the PMI going forward. I know that this will be instrumental in supporting the PMI’s vision of delivering a valued and progressive professional institute. During his term of office, I look forward to working alongside him.”
He added: “I am also pleased to welcome Robert Branagh as a PMI Officer, having been elected as a Vice President to fill the vacancy created by Kevin’s election. Along with existing Vice President Gerry Degaute, both will bring a wide range of experience and skills to the job ahead.”
Commenting on his appointment, Kevin LeGrand added: “The pensions industry has been through an unprecedented period of change. Auto enrolment, the continuing closure of DB schemes, the growth in DC solutions and, most recently, the new pensions flexibilities, have presented challenges for all of us - from new industry recruits to the most senior professionals. My goal as PMI President will be to ensure we continue to set the benchmark for best practice that employee benefits and pensions professionals and trustees aspire to. I will also aim to enable the PMI to play a full role in ensuring our members’ views and experience are represented in the debates that will surround the policy proposals put forward by the new government and the regulators.”
Council elections are conducted amongst PMI Fellows and Associates. Election of Officers (President and Vice President) are conducted amongst Council Members in office at the time of the elections (i.e. March/April). The President will be in place for an initial one-year term and eligible to stand for re-election as President in 2016. Under the Articles of Association the President can be elected for up to three years.
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