Richard Cousins

Richard Cousins is a Trustee Director and a leading provider of professional pension trusteeship and associated services in the market. With over 35 years of combined experience from both consultancy and partnership, Richard provides and believes in a consensual approach between trustees and employers.

He is also a co-trustee of a large defined benefit scheme, with a focus on investment and funding. Richard is also a member of the respective sub-committees that oversee these areas for the scheme.

An actuary by profession, Richard has acted as Scheme and Corporate Actuary, he has experience across a variety of sectors. His experience comprises of providing advice on long term strategy, funding, transactions and restructuring. With a strong relationship with the Pensions Regulator, he has worked with them on topics such as clearance and the use of its moral hazard powers. Richard also advised HM Treasury on the UK’s ongoing pension commitments as detailed in the Brexit Agreement.

Experienced in the evolving consolidator landscape, he has contributed largely in evaluation exercises in this area as a trustee director and as an adviser.

“I have worked with Richard since he joined the board of the Pension Fund in 2014. He is someone that I trust and is always happy to pick up the phone and provide guidance and advice. He has a unique ability to distil complexity into something more user friendly and practical for non-experts. Richard is a dedicated professional and brings a refreshing approach to pensions.”
Pensions Director, Pension Fund

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Appointments update 21 January 2021 – Pensions Age Magazine