Helen McEwan

Chair of the Board (pending regulatory approval)

Helen has worked in Financial Services throughout her, almost 40-year career, where she has held senior roles at Aegon, True Potential and Now Pensions. In her most recent Executive Role, Helen was Chief Pensions Officer as USS (until March 2025), which is the largest private pension scheme in the UK.

Helen is also a highly experienced Non-Executive, Chair and Trustee. She joined Leal & General Mastertrust Board in September 2023 and since October 2024, Helen has chaired the Mastertrust Member Experience Committee and is a member of the Group Risk Committee.

Helen is also the Senior Independent Director and Investment Committee Chair at the Exeter and is also a member of the Audit Committee and the Group Risk Committee.

In all her roles, Helen’s focus is ensuring that members’ interests are protected, and that they receive innovative propositions which offer excellent value for money.