Pensions - Articles - Mark Boyle appointed new Chair of The Pensions Regulator

 The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that Mark Boyle has been appointed as Chair of The Pensions Regulator. Mark Boyle will take up his post from 1 April 2014 for a 4-year term.

 Pensions Minister Steve Webb said:

 "I am pleased to announce that Mark Boyle will be the next chair of The Pensions Regulator. Mark is a proven leader who brings a wealth of private and public sector experience to the role and I look forward to working with him.

 I would like to thank Michael O’Higgins for the work he has done in this role over the last 3 years. Michael has successfully overseen major initiatives including the launch of automatic enrolment and I wish him every success for the future."

 Mark Boyle said:

 "I am delighted to be appointed as Chair of The Pensions Regulator. I look forward to leading the board and ensuring that the regulator continues to deliver its objectives while at the same time playing an active part in dealing with the challenges faced by the broader pensions industry."