Fiveash, who was one of the Auto Enrolment (AE) pioneers that drove not-for-profit B&CE to go beyond the traditional construction pension market to create TPP in 2012, will join as COO in the new year.
Jamie’s appointment comes at a time of expansion for fast-growth fintech firm Smart Pension; earlier this month the workplace pension provider announced it had appointed Claire Altman as its first head of financial services and industry stalwart Andy Cheseldine as independent chair of its trustee board.
Jamie said: “'I am very proud of what was achieved during my many years at B&CE.
“However after 22 years, I felt it was time for a change and I am delighted to be joining Smart Pension at a very exciting time in the company’s development. In this digital age, those who can truly put technology at the forefront will win out in the end and Smart Pension is demonstrating it has the capability to disrupt the pensions market for the benefit of all consumers. I am thrilled to be appointed to this role and I am looking forward to the many challenges and opportunities that go with it.”
Andrew Evans, co-founder and CEO of Smart Pension, said: “Jamie is a pioneer. He has taken auto enrolment at TPP through from conception to birth to produce the one of the biggest players in the AE market.
“We’ve always been impressed with Jamie’s unswerving drive and ambition as well as his ability to deliver scale and sustainability. This, as well as his work at the Pension and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) and his regulatory calibre delivers to us the credentials and experience we need for Smart Pension’s next phase of expansion.”
Will Wynne, co-founder and MD said: “Jamie knows the pensions market inside and out. He lives it and breathes it. We’re delighted he’s agreed to join our fintech firm as we continue to challenge the market with our technology.”
As chief strategy and marketing officer at B&CE, Jamie was most recently responsible for the firm’s strategy, marketing and product development. He had previously held a number of other posts including chief operating officer and compliance officer. He was also executive director of People’s Financial Services Limited, B&CE Financial Services Limited and B&CE Insurance Limited. He is a non-executive director of the PLSA and sits on its DC Council.
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