Pensions - Articles - PPI announces Mel Duffield as Deputy Director

 The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) has today announced that Mel Duffield, currently Head of Research and Strategic Policy at the National Association of Pension Funds, will be joining the PPI as Deputy Director in October 2013.

 Commenting on her appointment, Mel said: "I am excited to be joining the PPI as it enters a new phase under Chris' leadership. With the pensions debate as lively as ever, the PPI is uniquely placed to provide objective analysis and independent scrutiny and challenge. I look forward to working with Chris to drive the pensions research agenda forward."

 Chris Curry, Director of the PPI, said "I am delighted that Mel will be joining the PPI. She has an excellent track record and reputation in pensions and research, and has all of the skills and the drive needed to continue to develop the PPI's independent voice in the pensions debate. I am very much looking forward to working with Mel."

 Joanne Segars, NAPF Chief Executive, said: "Mel has made a fantastic contribution to the NAPF. We work closely with the PPI and look forward to collaborating with Mel in her new role there."