Patrick Heath-Lay
Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer, Patrick is the driving force behind The People’s Pension and moving People’s Partnership from an organisation focused solely on the construction sector to a mainstream pension provider. Patrick is passionate about People’s Partnership and what the organisation is trying to achieve with The People’s Pension, and has been instrumental in shaping its ethos and beliefs.
Patrick is happy to talk about a range of issues covering pensions, including the development and success of The People’s Pension and the challenges and opportunities that leading a not-for-profit financial services company can bring.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Patrick, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Kay Smith
Chief Finance Officer
Kay Smith was appointed Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of People’s Partnership in 2024. With over 20 years’ experience in financial services, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role.
Kay’s career has spanned high-growth, high-change organisations where she has consistently demonstrated her ability to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.
As an executive director at People’s Partnership, Kay works closely with the board of trustees, executive team and external partners to develop and implement financial strategies that support the organisations goals.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Kay, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Angela Staral
Chief Operating Officer
Angela Staral is the Chief Operating Officer for People’s Partnership, responsible for all customer operations and servicing across the group.
She has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and has previously held senior positions at organisations including Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and ING.
Angela is passionate about delivering operational excellence and driving the continued improvement of outcomes for savers across the UK.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Angela, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk
Deborah Finlayson
Chief People Officer
Deborah became Chief People Officer in November 2022, bringing over 20 years’ experience in HR with her, where she’s focusing on strategy, culture, talent and performance.
Deborah is passionate about creating business growth through aligning business ambitions with the way people work. She has worked across a variety of financial services organisations, including FinTech.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Deborah, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Nigel Rodgers
Chief Information Officer
At People’s Partnership, Nigel is responsible for our group information technology and digital estate.
Nigel has 20 years’ experience working in dual regulated Financial Services businesses, as chief information officer. His previous roles include leading IT, Change, commercial property.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Nigel, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
David Meliveo
Chief Commercial Officer
As Chief Commercial Officer, David is responsible for product, distribution, marketing, and customer experience. David brings over 20 years of commercial and marketing experience to his role at People’s Partnership.
David is driven by a deep passion for delivering exceptional customer value through simple, straightforward products. With a keen eye for market trends and a commitment to innovation, David is dedicated to creating seamless customer experiences and cultivating long-lasting relationships.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book David, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Dan Mikulskis
Chief Investment Officer
Dan leads the investment team at People’s Partnership, driving forward the investment strategy of The People’s Pension master trust, which has more than 6 million members and is one of the largest asset owners in the UK.
Dan is a big fan of cutting through the noise when it comes to investing and using clear principles to guide investment.
He has been operating in the investments sector since 2003. His previous career experience has included investment consulting roles at consultancy firms Lane, Clark and Peacock (LCP) – where Dan was a partner – Redington and Mercer.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Dan, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
José Morago
Chief Risk Officer
José Morago brings over 25 years of experience in risk management and regulation in financial services across the UK, Europe, and the USA.
He has held senior risk executive positions at Allianz UK, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Aviva and Ageas, and previously served as Chair of the Institute of Risk Management. His experience spans the insurance sector, banking, and the UK regulator, giving him a deep and broad understanding of all aspects of risk management and regulation in financial services.
José takes a clear, practical approach to risk and is committed to helping the organisation grow responsibly, earn trust, and deliver real value for customers.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book José, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Phil Butler
Deputy Chief Investment Officer
Phil has worked in investments since 2010 and is now part of the CIO Office, helping to shape the investment strategy of People’s Pension.
He’s always happy to talk about anything investment-related, whether it’s how members’ money is allocated, the processes behind People’s Pension’s investment operations, or what’s happening in markets and pensions today.
Phil’s experience includes multi-asset portfolio management, time at the Bank of England, and advisory work with Trusts, Charities, and in Non-Executive Director roles. This broad background helps him bring a balanced and practical perspective to investment decisions.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Phil, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Kirsty Ross
Proposition Director
Kirsty is responsible for, and passionate about creating products and services that make life simpler and more rewarding for our members. With years of experience turning complex ideas into clear, practical solutions, she thrives in an environment of collaboration and fresh thinking to solve hard problems.
Kirsty brings a grounded, approachable style to her work focused on listening, understanding, and delivering what really matters. Her goal is simple: to design propositions that genuinely help people and make a real difference.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Kirsty, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Allie Jenkin
Customer Engagement Director
Allie Jenkin leads Customer Engagement at People’s Partnership, where she oversees our contact and guidance functions to ensure members feel supported and informed. Her mission is simple: to help people feel in control of their finances by giving them the clarity and confidence to make good decisions for the future.
Allie joined People’s Partnership in January, bringing a wealth of experience in building customer service operations from the ground up. Previously, she was Head of Customer Service at Vanguard, where she created and scaled the service offering. Before that, she held several customer-facing roles at Coutts, including developing the Next Generation proposition and managing the Banking operation.
Passionate about customer experience and engagement, Allie is available to speak on topics such as customer service standards, emerging trends, and how businesses can empower customers through clear communication and guidance.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Allie, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Victoria Jonson
Public Affairs Director
Victoria Jonson is Director of Public Affairs at People’s Partnership. She joined in November 2024 to further strengthen the organisation’s voice and profile with policymakers, parliamentarians and the wider business community.
Victoria was previously at the British Business Bank for six years, where she managed the Bank’s relationships with Ministers, parliament, trade bodies and think tanks. She has previously worked for a number of trade bodies including R3 – the Insolvency and Restructuring Trade Body, where she won a number of industry awards including Campaign of the Year. She has a degree in Politics from Leeds University.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Victoria, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Alice Leighton
Marketing Director
Alice Leighton is an accomplished senior marketing leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategic growth across Financial Services in B2C, B2B, and B2B2C markets. Known for her entrepreneurial approach and passion for innovation, Alice combines deep commercial acumen with creative vision to deliver high-impact, insight-led marketing strategies that achieve strong top and bottom-line performance.
She has extensive expertise in brand strategy, digital transformation, and customer experience, with a proven track record of leading large, multi-location teams through complex change while maintaining engagement and delivering results. Alice is a graduate of the Women Ahead 30% Mentoring Scheme, championing diversity and inclusion to increase female representation in senior leadership roles.
Alice believes in empowering teams through collaboration, transparency, and continuous development, fostering a culture where creativity and accountability drive exceptional business outcomes.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Alice, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Stuart Reid
Distribution Director
Stuart leads the Distribution Team at People’s Partnership, where he looks after its biggest clients and works closely with advisers to secure new business for People’s Pension. He brings 25 years’ experience to the role, having worked for insurers, and some of the largest pension consultancies in the UK.
Stuart and his team create effective relationships with People’s Pension’s clients and its adviser community through shaping solutions to meet the evolving needs of employers and employees. His team focus on using technology and people to deliver world-class customer care, and cherish face-to-face time with People’s Pension’s members, helping them improve their financial outcomes.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Stuart, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Leanne Clements
Head of Responsible Investment
Leanne is a responsible investment expert with 14 years’ experience, and 25 years working in sustainable development more broadly.
As Head of Responsible Investment, her role is to assist the investment team in integrating environmental, social, governance and stewardship considerations into our investment process. In any discussion, Leanne brings to life the impact that such policies have on savers’ pension funds, notably with respect to addressing industry challenges to effective stewardship.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Leanne, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Tim Gosling
Head of Pensions Policy
Tim is Head of Pensions Policy at People’s Partnership and is responsible for People’s Partnership’s pensions policy work.
Previously Tim led the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association’s work on DC pensions and worked in a variety of strategy and research roles at NEST Corporation.
Tim has degrees from the University of York and the London School of Economics.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Tim, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Nicola Sinclair
Head of Responsible Business
Nicola has been a dedicated member of People’s Partnership since 2003 and has contributed to B&CE’s Charitable Trust since 2014. With over two decades of experience in the construction sector, she is deeply committed to improving outcomes for individuals, employers, and communities across the industry.
She holds a First-Class BA (Hons) from Manchester Metropolitan University, is FPC-qualified, and has completed the CMI Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring qualification. She also achieved a Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship, passing with distinction, and is currently expanding her strategic and leadership expertise through an Executive MBA at Cranfield School of Management.
Recognised for her strategic mindset and ability to bring people together, Nicola is passionate about the power of collaboration to generate wider, more meaningful impact for society. Her work focuses on enabling positive change, shaping programmes, partnerships, and initiatives that strengthen employment opportunities and support those who need it most.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Nicola, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Patrick Heath-Lay
Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer, Patrick is the driving force behind The People’s Pension and moving People’s Partnership from an organisation focused solely on the construction sector to a mainstream pension provider. Patrick is passionate about People’s Partnership and what the organisation is trying to achieve with The People’s Pension, and has been instrumental in shaping its ethos and beliefs.
Patrick is happy to talk about a range of issues covering pensions, including the development and success of The People’s Pension and the challenges and opportunities that leading a not-for-profit financial services company can bring.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Patrick, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Rachael Barber
Intermediary Development Manager
As Intermediary Development Manager for The People’s Pension, Rachael owns the acquisition of new business from the intermediary market and supports employers who approach us directly.
With over 10 years of financial and customer service experience, Rachael champions a quality service for all of our customers.
Mark Condron
Chair of the Trustee
Mark joined the Board in 2020 and is now Chair of the Trustee Board. Mark is a professional trustee and actuary with over 30 years’ pensions experience. During his early career, Mark held several senior positions with responsibility for pensions advisory and administration businesses.
He has helped many large UK pension funds and companies on all aspects of pension provision. He is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and an Accredited Professional Trustee.
Gareth Dee
Investment Communication Analyst
Gareth is an Investment Communication Analyst at People’s Partnership / The People’s Pension. He joined People’s Partnership in 2021.
Gareth’s responsibilities include assisting in the production of investment marketing and scheme reporting documentation, providing technical investment support for internal staff, financial advisors and employee benefit consultants; and conducting DC Pension market research and analysis.
Before joining People’s Partnership he held several investment research and proposition roles at Legal & General Assurance Society and Legal & General Workplace Savings. He also spent two years in investment analysis and compliance roles with, In Partnership – a national financial advice network.
Gareth holds the Diploma in Financial Planning and the Investment Management Certificate.
Dan Mikulskis
Chief Investment Officer
Dan leads the investment team at People’s Partnership, driving forward the investment strategy of The People’s Pension master trust, which has more than 6 million members and is one of the largest asset owners in the UK.
Dan is a big fan of cutting through the noise when it comes to investing and using clear principles to guide investment.
He has been operating in the investments sector since 2003. His previous career experience has included investment consulting roles at consultancy firms Lane, Clark and Peacock (LCP) – where Dan was a partner – Redington and Mercer.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Dan, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Steve Delo
Former Chair of the Trustee
Steve Delo is Chairman of PAN Trustees, an award-winning independent trustee firm, and a former President of the Pensions Management Institute. He has twice been named ‘Independent Trustee of the Year’ by Engaged Investor and has been listed as one of the Top 50 people in pensions by Pensions Insight.
His 30 year career has included senior roles in scheme management, consulting, asset management and, for the last 13 years, trusteeship. He is a prominent accredited independent trustee sitting on DB and DC scheme boards and specialises in the governance of large-scale pension arrangements. He has chaired The People’s Pension since its establishment.
Rupert Farmelo
Payroll Partnerships Manager
As Payroll Partnerships Manager for The People’s Pension, Rupert is responsible for leading relationships with our payroll business partners. He is committed to making workplace pensions as simple to manage as possible, for our employers and intermediaries, by enhancing our connections with payroll software providers using digital technology.
Rupert has over 20 years’ experience in financial services and is an associate member of the Chartered Institute for Payroll and Pension Professionals (CIPP).
Jim Islam
Chair of People's Partnership Limited
Jim is Chair of People’s Partnership Limited, our strategic board, having previously served as a Non-Executive Director for the Group. Jim is also Chair of the of the Remuneration & Nominations Committee.
Jim is an actuary with extensive board level leadership experience in insurance, investment management, and life and pensions sectors. He is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, USA, and a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Jim has held senior finance and general management roles at Lloyd’s of London and Legal & General Group. In his various Managing Director and Finance Director roles covering UK and global businesses, he developed and transformed market leading businesses, including Legal & General’s auto-enrolment pensions business.
Jim is also an RNLI Trustee, the charity that saves lives at sea as well as serving on the Board of OneFamily.
Tim Gosling
Head of Pensions Policy
Tim is Head of Pensions Policy at People’s Partnership and is responsible for People’s Partnership’s pensions policy work.
Previously Tim led the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association’s work on DC pensions and worked in a variety of strategy and research roles at NEST Corporation.
Tim has degrees from the University of York and the London School of Economics.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Tim, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Rachel Thomas
Head of Workplace
As Head of Workplace for People’s Partnership, Rachel ensures that our buildings and workspaces are fit for purpose, safe, healthy and a great place to work.
Rachel has over 30 years’ facilities management experience and a proven track record of success within a diverse range of facilities management and operational roles.
Rachel is key in driving employee well-being, psychological safety and sustainability initiatives and is a member of the British Institute of Facilities Management. Children’s charities are close to Rachel’s heart, and she is also a Trustee for a local charity, Crawley Community Youth Service, offering support and advice on facilities, health and safety and premises.
Leanne Clements
Head of Responsible Investment
Leanne is a responsible investment expert with 14 years’ experience, and 25 years working in sustainable development more broadly.
As Head of Responsible Investment, her role is to assist the investment team in integrating environmental, social, governance and stewardship considerations into our investment process. In any discussion, Leanne brings to life the impact that such policies have on savers’ pension funds, notably with respect to addressing industry challenges to effective stewardship.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Leanne, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Patrick Heath-Lay
Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer, Patrick is the driving force behind The People’s Pension and moving People’s Partnership from an organisation focused solely on the construction sector to a mainstream pension provider. Patrick is passionate about People’s Partnership and what the organisation is trying to achieve with The People’s Pension, and has been instrumental in shaping its ethos and beliefs.
Patrick is happy to talk about a range of issues covering pensions, including the development and success of The People’s Pension and the challenges and opportunities that leading a not-for-profit financial services company can bring.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Patrick, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Kay Smith
Chief Finance Officer
Kay Smith was appointed Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of People’s Partnership in 2024. With over 20 years’ experience in financial services, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role.
Kay’s career has spanned high-growth, high-change organisations where she has consistently demonstrated her ability to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.
As an executive director at People’s Partnership, Kay works closely with the board of trustees, executive team and external partners to develop and implement financial strategies that support the organisations goals.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Kay, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Angela Staral
Chief Operating Officer
Angela Staral is the Chief Operating Officer for People’s Partnership, responsible for all customer operations and servicing across the group.
She has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and has previously held senior positions at organisations including Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and ING.
Angela is passionate about delivering operational excellence and driving the continued improvement of outcomes for savers across the UK.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Angela, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk
Deborah Finlayson
Chief People Officer
Deborah became Chief People Officer in November 2022, bringing over 20 years’ experience in HR with her, where she’s focusing on strategy, culture, talent and performance.
Deborah is passionate about creating business growth through aligning business ambitions with the way people work. She has worked across a variety of financial services organisations, including FinTech.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Deborah, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Nigel Rodgers
Chief Information Officer
At People’s Partnership, Nigel is responsible for our group information technology and digital estate.
Nigel has 20 years’ experience working in dual regulated Financial Services businesses, as chief information officer. His previous roles include leading IT, Change, commercial property.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Nigel, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
David Meliveo
Chief Commercial Officer
As Chief Commercial Officer, David is responsible for product, distribution, marketing, and customer experience. David brings over 20 years of commercial and marketing experience to his role at People’s Partnership.
David is driven by a deep passion for delivering exceptional customer value through simple, straightforward products. With a keen eye for market trends and a commitment to innovation, David is dedicated to creating seamless customer experiences and cultivating long-lasting relationships.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book David, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Dan Mikulskis
Chief Investment Officer
Dan leads the investment team at People’s Partnership, driving forward the investment strategy of The People’s Pension master trust, which has more than 6 million members and is one of the largest asset owners in the UK.
Dan is a big fan of cutting through the noise when it comes to investing and using clear principles to guide investment.
He has been operating in the investments sector since 2003. His previous career experience has included investment consulting roles at consultancy firms Lane, Clark and Peacock (LCP) – where Dan was a partner – Redington and Mercer.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Dan, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
José Morago
Chief Risk Officer
José Morago brings over 25 years of experience in risk management and regulation in financial services across the UK, Europe, and the USA.
He has held senior risk executive positions at Allianz UK, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Aviva and Ageas, and previously served as Chair of the Institute of Risk Management. His experience spans the insurance sector, banking, and the UK regulator, giving him a deep and broad understanding of all aspects of risk management and regulation in financial services.
José takes a clear, practical approach to risk and is committed to helping the organisation grow responsibly, earn trust, and deliver real value for customers.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book José, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Phil Butler
Deputy Chief Investment Officer
Phil has worked in investments since 2010 and is now part of the CIO Office, helping to shape the investment strategy of People’s Pension.
He’s always happy to talk about anything investment-related, whether it’s how members’ money is allocated, the processes behind People’s Pension’s investment operations, or what’s happening in markets and pensions today.
Phil’s experience includes multi-asset portfolio management, time at the Bank of England, and advisory work with Trusts, Charities, and in Non-Executive Director roles. This broad background helps him bring a balanced and practical perspective to investment decisions.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Phil, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Kirsty Ross
Proposition Director
Kirsty is responsible for, and passionate about creating products and services that make life simpler and more rewarding for our members. With years of experience turning complex ideas into clear, practical solutions, she thrives in an environment of collaboration and fresh thinking to solve hard problems.
Kirsty brings a grounded, approachable style to her work focused on listening, understanding, and delivering what really matters. Her goal is simple: to design propositions that genuinely help people and make a real difference.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Kirsty, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Allie Jenkin
Customer Engagement Director
Allie Jenkin leads Customer Engagement at People’s Partnership, where she oversees our contact and guidance functions to ensure members feel supported and informed. Her mission is simple: to help people feel in control of their finances by giving them the clarity and confidence to make good decisions for the future.
Allie joined People’s Partnership in January, bringing a wealth of experience in building customer service operations from the ground up. Previously, she was Head of Customer Service at Vanguard, where she created and scaled the service offering. Before that, she held several customer-facing roles at Coutts, including developing the Next Generation proposition and managing the Banking operation.
Passionate about customer experience and engagement, Allie is available to speak on topics such as customer service standards, emerging trends, and how businesses can empower customers through clear communication and guidance.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Allie, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Victoria Jonson
Public Affairs Director
Victoria Jonson is Director of Public Affairs at People’s Partnership. She joined in November 2024 to further strengthen the organisation’s voice and profile with policymakers, parliamentarians and the wider business community.
Victoria was previously at the British Business Bank for six years, where she managed the Bank’s relationships with Ministers, parliament, trade bodies and think tanks. She has previously worked for a number of trade bodies including R3 – the Insolvency and Restructuring Trade Body, where she won a number of industry awards including Campaign of the Year. She has a degree in Politics from Leeds University.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Victoria, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Alice Leighton
Marketing Director
Alice Leighton is an accomplished senior marketing leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategic growth across Financial Services in B2C, B2B, and B2B2C markets. Known for her entrepreneurial approach and passion for innovation, Alice combines deep commercial acumen with creative vision to deliver high-impact, insight-led marketing strategies that achieve strong top and bottom-line performance.
She has extensive expertise in brand strategy, digital transformation, and customer experience, with a proven track record of leading large, multi-location teams through complex change while maintaining engagement and delivering results. Alice is a graduate of the Women Ahead 30% Mentoring Scheme, championing diversity and inclusion to increase female representation in senior leadership roles.
Alice believes in empowering teams through collaboration, transparency, and continuous development, fostering a culture where creativity and accountability drive exceptional business outcomes.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Alice, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Stuart Reid
Distribution Director
Stuart leads the Distribution Team at People’s Partnership, where he looks after its biggest clients and works closely with advisers to secure new business for People’s Pension. He brings 25 years’ experience to the role, having worked for insurers, and some of the largest pension consultancies in the UK.
Stuart and his team create effective relationships with People’s Pension’s clients and its adviser community through shaping solutions to meet the evolving needs of employers and employees. His team focus on using technology and people to deliver world-class customer care, and cherish face-to-face time with People’s Pension’s members, helping them improve their financial outcomes.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Stuart, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Leanne Clements
Head of Responsible Investment
Leanne is a responsible investment expert with 14 years’ experience, and 25 years working in sustainable development more broadly.
As Head of Responsible Investment, her role is to assist the investment team in integrating environmental, social, governance and stewardship considerations into our investment process. In any discussion, Leanne brings to life the impact that such policies have on savers’ pension funds, notably with respect to addressing industry challenges to effective stewardship.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Leanne, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Tim Gosling
Head of Pensions Policy
Tim is Head of Pensions Policy at People’s Partnership and is responsible for People’s Partnership’s pensions policy work.
Previously Tim led the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association’s work on DC pensions and worked in a variety of strategy and research roles at NEST Corporation.
Tim has degrees from the University of York and the London School of Economics.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Tim, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Nicola Sinclair
Head of Responsible Business
Nicola has been a dedicated member of People’s Partnership since 2003 and has contributed to B&CE’s Charitable Trust since 2014. With over two decades of experience in the construction sector, she is deeply committed to improving outcomes for individuals, employers, and communities across the industry.
She holds a First-Class BA (Hons) from Manchester Metropolitan University, is FPC-qualified, and has completed the CMI Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring qualification. She also achieved a Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship, passing with distinction, and is currently expanding her strategic and leadership expertise through an Executive MBA at Cranfield School of Management.
Recognised for her strategic mindset and ability to bring people together, Nicola is passionate about the power of collaboration to generate wider, more meaningful impact for society. Her work focuses on enabling positive change, shaping programmes, partnerships, and initiatives that strengthen employment opportunities and support those who need it most.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Nicola, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Patrick Heath-Lay
Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer, Patrick is the driving force behind The People’s Pension and moving People’s Partnership from an organisation focused solely on the construction sector to a mainstream pension provider. Patrick is passionate about People’s Partnership and what the organisation is trying to achieve with The People’s Pension, and has been instrumental in shaping its ethos and beliefs.
Patrick is happy to talk about a range of issues covering pensions, including the development and success of The People’s Pension and the challenges and opportunities that leading a not-for-profit financial services company can bring.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Patrick, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Rachael Barber
Intermediary Development Manager
As Intermediary Development Manager for The People’s Pension, Rachael owns the acquisition of new business from the intermediary market and supports employers who approach us directly.
With over 10 years of financial and customer service experience, Rachael champions a quality service for all of our customers.
Mark Condron
Chair of the Trustee
Mark joined the Board in 2020 and is now Chair of the Trustee Board. Mark is a professional trustee and actuary with over 30 years’ pensions experience. During his early career, Mark held several senior positions with responsibility for pensions advisory and administration businesses.
He has helped many large UK pension funds and companies on all aspects of pension provision. He is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and an Accredited Professional Trustee.
Gareth Dee
Investment Communication Analyst
Gareth is an Investment Communication Analyst at People’s Partnership / The People’s Pension. He joined People’s Partnership in 2021.
Gareth’s responsibilities include assisting in the production of investment marketing and scheme reporting documentation, providing technical investment support for internal staff, financial advisors and employee benefit consultants; and conducting DC Pension market research and analysis.
Before joining People’s Partnership he held several investment research and proposition roles at Legal & General Assurance Society and Legal & General Workplace Savings. He also spent two years in investment analysis and compliance roles with, In Partnership – a national financial advice network.
Gareth holds the Diploma in Financial Planning and the Investment Management Certificate.
Dan Mikulskis
Chief Investment Officer
Dan leads the investment team at People’s Partnership, driving forward the investment strategy of The People’s Pension master trust, which has more than 6 million members and is one of the largest asset owners in the UK.
Dan is a big fan of cutting through the noise when it comes to investing and using clear principles to guide investment.
He has been operating in the investments sector since 2003. His previous career experience has included investment consulting roles at consultancy firms Lane, Clark and Peacock (LCP) – where Dan was a partner – Redington and Mercer.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Dan, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Steve Delo
Former Chair of the Trustee
Steve Delo is Chairman of PAN Trustees, an award-winning independent trustee firm, and a former President of the Pensions Management Institute. He has twice been named ‘Independent Trustee of the Year’ by Engaged Investor and has been listed as one of the Top 50 people in pensions by Pensions Insight.
His 30 year career has included senior roles in scheme management, consulting, asset management and, for the last 13 years, trusteeship. He is a prominent accredited independent trustee sitting on DB and DC scheme boards and specialises in the governance of large-scale pension arrangements. He has chaired The People’s Pension since its establishment.
Rupert Farmelo
Payroll Partnerships Manager
As Payroll Partnerships Manager for The People’s Pension, Rupert is responsible for leading relationships with our payroll business partners. He is committed to making workplace pensions as simple to manage as possible, for our employers and intermediaries, by enhancing our connections with payroll software providers using digital technology.
Rupert has over 20 years’ experience in financial services and is an associate member of the Chartered Institute for Payroll and Pension Professionals (CIPP).
Jim Islam
Chair of People's Partnership Limited
Jim is Chair of People’s Partnership Limited, our strategic board, having previously served as a Non-Executive Director for the Group. Jim is also Chair of the of the Remuneration & Nominations Committee.
Jim is an actuary with extensive board level leadership experience in insurance, investment management, and life and pensions sectors. He is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, USA, and a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Jim has held senior finance and general management roles at Lloyd’s of London and Legal & General Group. In his various Managing Director and Finance Director roles covering UK and global businesses, he developed and transformed market leading businesses, including Legal & General’s auto-enrolment pensions business.
Jim is also an RNLI Trustee, the charity that saves lives at sea as well as serving on the Board of OneFamily.
Tim Gosling
Head of Pensions Policy
Tim is Head of Pensions Policy at People’s Partnership and is responsible for People’s Partnership’s pensions policy work.
Previously Tim led the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association’s work on DC pensions and worked in a variety of strategy and research roles at NEST Corporation.
Tim has degrees from the University of York and the London School of Economics.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Tim, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.
Rachel Thomas
Head of Workplace
As Head of Workplace for People’s Partnership, Rachel ensures that our buildings and workspaces are fit for purpose, safe, healthy and a great place to work.
Rachel has over 30 years’ facilities management experience and a proven track record of success within a diverse range of facilities management and operational roles.
Rachel is key in driving employee well-being, psychological safety and sustainability initiatives and is a member of the British Institute of Facilities Management. Children’s charities are close to Rachel’s heart, and she is also a Trustee for a local charity, Crawley Community Youth Service, offering support and advice on facilities, health and safety and premises.
Leanne Clements
Head of Responsible Investment
Leanne is a responsible investment expert with 14 years’ experience, and 25 years working in sustainable development more broadly.
As Head of Responsible Investment, her role is to assist the investment team in integrating environmental, social, governance and stewardship considerations into our investment process. In any discussion, Leanne brings to life the impact that such policies have on savers’ pension funds, notably with respect to addressing industry challenges to effective stewardship.
Speaker enquiries: if you would like to book Leanne, please email events@peoplespartnership.co.uk.