PASA today announced the appointment of four new Non-Executive Directors to its Board:
- Amanda Asante, Independent Governance Group
- Joanne Darbyshire, Local Pensions Partnership Administration
- Daniel Taylor, Trafalgar House
- Ian McQuade, Muse Advisory
All appointments are effective from 1 September 2025.
David Fairs, PASA Chair, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Amanda, Joanne, Daniel, and Ian to the PASA Board. Each brings a wealth of experience and passion for pensions administration, alongside distinct perspectives from across the public, private, and trustee sectors. These appointments reflect our ambition to strengthen PASA’s voice and broaden our impact at a time of great change in the industry. I’m confident they will play a critical role in helping us continue to raise standards and support the administration community through the challenges and opportunities ahead.”
Amanda Asante, Trustee Director at IGG, said: “Pensions administration is the engine room of our industry, and yet too often overlooked. As both a trustee and pensions professional, I know the power of collaboration between trustees and administrators in delivering the best possible outcomes for members. I’m proud to join PASA at a time when our role has never been more important. I look forward to using my experience to champion better governance and help raise the visibility and value of administration across the sector.”
Joanne Darbyshire, Managing Director at LPPA, commented: “Joining the PASA Board is a real privilege. I’m passionate about putting members first and ensuring administration is seen and respected as the vital profession it is. I look forward to bringing a public sector perspective and helping PASA lead the way in shaping better, smarter administration outcomes.”
Daniel Taylor, Client Director at Trafalgar House, added: “I’m thrilled to be joining the PASA Board from the front line of pensions administration, where I see first-hand the huge transformation our industry is going through. PASA has a crucial role in ensuring quality keeps pace with change and sets the standard. I want to bring the administrator’s perspective to the table, driving innovation, challenging the status quo and promoting standards which reflect the needs of administrators as well as modern pension savers.”
Ian McQuade, CEO of Muse Advisory, said: “I’m delighted to be joining the PASA Board at such a pivotal time for pensions administration. As the landscape continues to evolve, we have an opportunity to drive greater engagement across the industry and ensure administration has a strong voice at every table. I look forward to working with the Board to promote excellence, encourage wider participation, and support PASA’s vital mission.”
This latest round of appointments follows a rigorous recruitment process led by Hoffman Reed and supports PASA’s strategy to strengthen Board capabilities as the organisation continues to grow its reach and relevance.
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