Pensions - Articles - Stephen Nichols leaves The Pensions Trust

 Stephen Nichols, Chief Executive of The Pensions Trust, has resigned. Nichols, who joined the Trust in 2002, has been Chief Executive since 2007.

 Announcing the news, he said, “I've greatly enjoyed my time with The Pensions Trust. I will, of course, miss my colleagues, whose support and dedication over the years I have very much valued, however, I’ve no doubt that they will give the same support to my successor. Naturally, this was a difficult decision, but I’m sure it’s the right one, both for me personally, and for the organisation. The Pensions Trust is a tremendous organisation, with a great future. I’m sure it will go from strength to strength, and I wish it well”.

 Responding, Sarah Smart, the Trust’s Chair said, “On behalf of the Board and his colleagues at The Trust, I’d like to thank Stephen for his contribution over the years. Under his stewardship, the Trust has grown in size, in expertise, and in the scope of its activities. Stephen has played a significant part in helping us meet the many challenges faced by the pensions sector over recent years, and we wish him every success in his future career. Looking to the future, we believe that it’s never been a more exciting or demanding time to be involved in the pensions sector, as pensions have risen up every agenda, corporate, political, and personal. The Pensions Trust is in good shape, operationally, financially, and in every other way, which puts us in an excellent position to capitalise on the very many opportunities the future will bring”.

 Stephen Nichols has left the Pensions Trust this week, as agreed, and it’s expected that The Trust will appoint an Interim Chief Executive, until a new CEO can be put in place.