LifeSight appoints Simon Ellis as new Chair of Trustee Board

25 January 2023

The LifeSight Trustee Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Ellis as its new Chair. Mr Ellis is replacing Jane Platt as she steps down at the end of her second term. This appointment has been cleared by the Pensions Regulator and will be effective 1st February 2023.

Mr Ellis is an experienced Independent Chair and Non-Executive Director. He is currently Chair of Morgan Stanley (ACD) UK, Chair of Vision Independent Financial Planning, a leading IFA network, and a Non-Executive Director of Marlborough Investment Management Ltd.

Prior to these roles, Mr Ellis had a long and successful career in asset management and financial services as a senior business leader at global organisations including HSBC, Legal and General, Fidelity International, AXA and Henderson Global Investors. Mr Ellis has particular expertise in providing financial products and services for retail customers and has been active within The Investment Association, working to improve standards within the industry.

Source: LifeSight