Our Teams

NextGen Main Committee

Experienced, diverse — our NextGen Committee is changing the pensions industry for good. Together, they’re setting the foundations for the next generation of leaders to debate, learn and network with each other.

Matt Dodds
Matt Dodds

NextGen Chair and Co-Founder
I co-founded NextGen because I think it can be a huge help for younger people and our whole industry.

Victoria Panormo
Victoria Panormo

Main Committee – Vice Chair
Before the COVID pandemic, I attended two NextGen events and was immediately captivated by the ethos of the network.

Angela Sharma
Angela Sharma

Chair of Training SubCo
‘I’m excited to be part of NextGen because it represents of the things I’m passionate about…

Chris Timms
Chris Timms

Main Committee Treasurer
I’m a passionate supporter of any and all efforts to ensure that the investment and pensions industry operate…

Kim Brown
Kim Brown

Main Committee
Having spent my career in pensions I’ve seen the gradual increase in diversity amongst those in the industry.

Emma Barry
Emma Barry

Main Committee
I believe NextGen is leading the debate on diversity, equity, and inclusion within pensions and investments.

Martin Wigfield
Martin Wigfield

Main Committee
I’m passionate about attracting a diverse range of talent into the industry…

Katie Walker
Katie Walker

Main Committee
I became involved in NextGen because it was so refreshing to see a different group of people getting excited about pensions.

Sophie Lomax
Sophie Lomax

NextGen Secretary
I was first introduced to NextGen via their mentoring scheme which I have found to be invaluable…

NextGen Research and Insights Committee

Our Research & Insights sub-committee commissions and collates research to further NextGen’s goals. They develop social insights related to diversification of thought, age and demographic positioning within the industry, attitudes towards long-term and medium-term saving, generational shifts, and innovation.

The team also produce industry insights and analysis on the NextGen member base.

Mark Ormston

Research and Insight Chair
I have admired NextGen its ethos and work for years.

Charlotte Bailey
Charlotte Bailey

R&I Deputy Chair
Pensions isn’t viewed as the most glamorous conversation topic for young adults…

Hiral Mistry
Hiral Mistry

R&I Sub-committee
Since becoming introduced to the pensions world, I found myself having more conversations with my friends and family…

Paul Turrell
Paul Turrell

R&I Sub-committee
I am involved with NextGen as I am keen to be part of the younger movement in the pensions industry.

Lucy Kerley
Lucy Kerley

R&I Sub-committee
NextGen is the only membership organisation in the industry that I feel truly represents me.

Olivia Mooney
Olivia Mooney

R&I Sub-committee
I enjoy working in creative and energized environments…

Alex Burdekin
Alex Burdekin

R&I Sub-committee
I am passionate about the pensions industry becoming more diverse and better representative of its members…

Jade Rigby
Jade Rigby

R&I Sub-committee
Pensions is a notoriously technical industry, but it provides fundamental financial support for so many people.

Sarah Brennan
Sarah Brennan

R&I Sub-committee
I’m delighted to be part of NextGen and to help continue the great work they are doing…

Juliette Welch
Juliette Welch

R&I Sub-committee
I joined NextGen to contribute to an insight-led diversity strategy for the industry.

Lauren Zolezzi
Lauren Zolezzi

R&I Sub-committee
A roll of the eyes followed by “Why would you want to work in pensions?” is a phrase I’ve heard all too often since joining the industry.

Suneet Chavda
Suneet Chavda

R&I Sub-committee
I want to help cut through the complexity around pensions.

NextGen Media & Communications Committee

If you read it, we write it. Our Media & Communications sub-committee looks after NextGen’s newsletters, editorials, blogs, slide decks, website, videos and everything in between. We also look after media relations and help promote all the great work that NextGen’s doing.

Helena Jones
Helena MacPherson

Media and Communications Chair
I got involved with NextGen because I know how much it would have helped me when I was starting out.

Georgina Watson
Georgina Watson

M&C Sub-committee
There are bright, talented, and creative people from all backgrounds and ages working in the pensions sector…

Paul O'Donnell
Paul O'Donnell

M&C Sub-committee
I initially joined NextGen as a Mentee and then jumped on the chance to become a member of the M&C Committee…

Rebecca Lavendar
Rebecca Lavender

M&C Sub-committee
I work alongside such a diverse group of people who all make a fantastic impact to the pensions world.

Anna Dixon
Anna Hewes

M&C Sub-committee
I’m involved with NextGen as I want to be part of shaping the future of the pensions industry…

Katie Porter
Katie Porter

M&C Sub-committee
It’s a privilege to be surrounded by so many passionate individuals at NextGen.

Events Committee

NextGen’s Event Sub-committee plans and organises events to meet the needs of our membership, and sources opportunities for NextGen speakers to represent us across the industry. With accountability for our national events calendar, the sub-committee looks after regional segmentation and opportunities for our membership, membership packages, initiatives, external event inclusion and co-ordination.

Enda Kerr
Enda Kerr

Chair of Events Sub-committee
I joined NextGen because I was impressed with its vision to create a better pension system…

Chloe Taylor
Chloe Taylor

Events Sub-committee
I have benefited for a long time from NextGen’s work – in particular their great industry events.

Danyal Enver
Danyal Enver

R&I Sub-committee
I am involved in NextGen because my colleague Anna Copestake had really great experiences with NextGen…

Ceri Thomas
Ceri Thomas

R&I Sub-committee
I joined NextGen to support the movement.

Karen Quinn
Karen Quinn

Events Sub-committee
I joined NextGen to formalise the support I was providing for the events committee

Tannaz Rastegar
Tannaz Rastegar

Events Sub-committee
I joined NextGen to give fresh ideas a voice and develop talent within pensions…

Mentoring Committee

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Charlotte Moss
Charlotte Moss

Chair of Mentoring Sub-committee
I’m the current Chair of the Mentoring sub-committee and have been involved …

Katherine Pound
Katherine Pound

Mentoring Sub-committee Vice-Chair
NextGen is a fantastic platform to learn, share ideas, and meet people from across the pensions industry.

Claire Curtis
Claire Curtis

Mentoring Sub-committee
I was on NextGen’s events sub-committee for three years and I’ve now moved across to the mentoring sub-committee.

Michael Callari
Michael Callari

Mentoring Sub-committee
I decided to join NextGen as I am passionate about getting younger people engaged with retirement…

Lissa McGown
Lissa McGown

Mentoring Sub-committee
I have worked in the pensions industry since leaving school at the age 18.

Nav Saria
Nav Sarai

Mentoring Sub-committee
Mentoring is a very rewarding experience as you get to witness your mentee’s personal development evolve.

Daniel Patrick
Daniel Patrick

Mentoring Sub-committee
I’m a current mentor through Next Gen and a member of the CII Education Research panel.

Marliane Owen
Marliane Owen

Mentoring Sub-committee
I am an independent consultant focusing on behavioural economics…

Olivia Hartley
Olivia Hartley

Mentoring Sub-committee
I think NextGen is an invaluable platform to help those across the industry…

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