Marvin OnumonuThe Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has named Kirstin Baker as interim chair of The Pensions Regulator (TPR), starting 1st August 2025.
Baker steps in after Sarah Smart, who previously held the role.
The appointment will last up to nine months, with Baker set to receive £73,840 a year for a minimum of 104 days’ work.
Baker said: “I am delighted to take on this interim chair role while a competition is undertaken for the next full-term chair of the pensions regulator.
“I would like to thank Sarah Smart for all the work she has done as TPR chair and look forward to building on this.”
Pensions Minister Torsten Bell said: “I am pleased to welcome Kirstin Baker as the interim chair of the pensions regulator (TPR).
“I look forward to working with her as she brings to bear the wealth of experience from her role as TPR senior independent board member.”
