The results are in...
Thank you to all of you who took part in our recent campaign to find new Member Nominated Trustee Directors (MNTD).
We received many thoughtful and engaging applications. But the results are now in, and we’re delighted to introduce you to our two new MNTDs:
Mike Chappelle, and
Gary Reading
Mike is a pensioner member of the Plan and has been part of the Trustee Talent Pool for a number of years already, so he’s well-versed in working with the Trustee Board. His feedback and attention to detail have been incredibly valuable, so we’re excited to continue to work together and welcome Mike as part of the Trustee Board.
On his appointment to the Trustee Board, Mike said, “I’m really pleased to have been selected as a MNTD. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time as part of the Trustee Talent Pool and wanted to take the next step, so this was the natural progression.”
And of his focus for the Plan, he added, “As a pensioner member, I’ve been through the retirement journey. And I feel really strongly about helping boost members’ understanding of their retirement options, so we can help everyone have a positive experience when it comes to taking their benefits from the Plan.”
Gary Reading is a pensioner member of the Plan, who began his retirement journey in 2024 while continuing to work part-time, before fully retiring in 2025.
“The desire to try to help people was ultimately what motivated me to apply to become a trustee director. I’m looking forward to working with the Trustee Board and I feel I’ll learn a lot from everyone. I’m hoping I can bring my own ideas and point of view to help us all try to make things as best we can for members.” said Gary.
We’re delighted to welcome Mike and Gary to the Trustee Team and we’re looking forward to working together. And if you’d like a reminder of who else makes up the Trustee team, you can get to know everyone on the Meet the Trustee Team page.