TPT appoints Ruari Grant from Pensions UK as new Head of Policy & External Affairs

TPT Retirement Solutions, one of the UK’s leading providers of workplace pensions, has today announced the appointment of Ruari Grant as its new Head of Policy & External Affairs.

In his new role, Ruari will be responsible for defining and leading TPT's policy direction and supporting the Executive Board in delivering its policy objectives. Ruari will work to develop TPT’s perspective on pensions industry issues and the regulatory landscape through formal engagement with government bodies and influential pensions organisations. Ruari will report to Nicholas Clapp, Chief Commercial Officer at TPT.

Ruari brings a wealth of experience to the role, having spent over 11 years working in pensions policy and strategy. He joins TPT from Pensions UK where he was most recently Head of DC & Master Trust, acting as a lead on policy formation for the industry body. Prior to his work at Pensions UK, Ruari spent seven years at Standard Life Aberdeen, working as a public affairs associate and digital strategy consultant.

Ruari joins TPT at an exciting time. It recently launched a new DC decumulation product and has announced its intention to launch the UK’s first multi-employer CDC scheme. As it engages further with regulatory bodies and the Government to complete authorisation of the scheme by the end of 2026, Ruari’s experience and expertise will provide a valuable addition to the business.

Commenting on the appointment, Nicholas Clapp Chief Commercial Officer, said: 

“We are excited to welcome Ruari to TPT. He will doubtless be a valuable addition to the team, bringing a strong basis in pensions policy. As we continue to expand our offerings for consolidation, having a clearly defined strategy and methodology will be integral to succesfully bringing these products to market – something Ruari will be key to delivering.”

Ruari Grant as its new Head of Policy & External Affairs at TPT, said:   

“I’m very excited to join TPT and play a role in delivering its series of new and innovative products. I’m looking forward to working with the team across DC, DB and CDC, and helping them navigate the pensions landscape at a time when policy is fast-evolving.”

Notes to Editors

TPT Retirement Solutions (TPT) is one of the UK’s leading providers of workplace pensions with over 75 years’ experience of managing defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes. It has £11.1 billion of assets under management (as at 30 September 2024) and more than 470,000 members.

TPT’s mission is to make pension schemes perform better for everyone, from the sponsoring employers and trustees to the members who are saving for the future. It is an innovative, forward-thinking organisation, investing in technology to improve the services they provide. TPT is ultimately owned by a pension fund, providing genuine alignment of interests with those of its clients and scheme members.

Our ownership

TPT Retirement Solutions Limited is wholly owned by Verity Trustees Limited in its capacity as trustee of The Pensions Trust.

TPT Investment Management Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of TPT Retirement Solutions Limited.

Group Services & Regulation

Verity Trustees Limited is the corporate trustee of The Pensions Trust and The Pensions Trust 2016. It is a company limited by guarantee and is regulated by The Pensions Regulator. Registered in England and Wales under company number 00744017. Registered office: Aire Park, 5th Floor, 3 South Brook Street, Leeds, LS10 1FT.

TPT Retirement Solutions Limited provides pension management and administration services to UK pension schemes. Registered in England and Wales under company number 09639961. Registered office: Aire Park, 5th Floor, 3 South Brook Street, Leeds, LS10 1FT.

TPT Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and provides investment management and consultancy services to UK pension schemes. Registered in England and Wales under company number 14527587. Registered office: Aire Park, 5th Floor, 3 South Brook Street, Leeds, LS10 1FT.