Barbara Fewkes

Barbara Fewkes is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, bringing over 20 years of extensive experience in the pensions industry to her new role as a Senior Professional Trustee. She is set to leverage her vast expertise in governance and consultancy to assist trustee boards in establishing and maintaining effective systems of governance.

Barbara’s career includes a significant tenure as Partner and Scheme Actuary at Barnett Waddingham, where she provided actuarial and consultancy advice to a wide range of UK pension schemes. She served as Scheme Actuary for various schemes, fostering strong, constructive relationships with trustees and employers. Her advisory role often covered current issues, risk management, scheme governance, and scheme funding matters, including facilitating negotiations with employers. Barbara is well-versed in guiding trustees through complex processes such as buy-ins, buy-outs, and scheme wind-ups.

Renowned for her secretarial skills, Barbara excels in ensuring trustee boards prioritise the most critical issues and are well-prepared for their meeting cycles. Her commitment to effective governance is evident in her approach to her work, consistently aiming to enhance the operational efficiency of trustee boards.

Outside of her professional life, Barbara enjoys a fulfilling personal life. She is passionate about gardening, maintaining a vegetable garden, and caring for her pet chickens, Padme and Phasma. Recently, she has embraced dog ownership with her miniature dachshund puppy, Cooper. Barbara also enjoys skiing and mountain biking with her husband and teenage son, embodying an active and adventurous lifestyle.