Standard Life appoints Angela Byrne as CEO of pensions and savings
Byrne will join in January 2026 and take responsibility for leading the next stage of growth.
Standard Life has appointed Angela Byrne (pictured) as chief executive officer (CEO) of pensions & savings.
Byrne will join in January 2026 and take responsibility for leading the next stage of growth.
She moves from NatWest, where she spent 20 years, most recently as interim CEO of the retail bank.
Byrne will report to group CEO Andy Briggs.
She replaces Colin Williams, who has chosen to move on after helping Phoenix Group shift from a closed book consolidator to a customer-focused, growth business.
Byrne said: “I am delighted to be joining at such an exciting time.
“Phoenix serves 12 million customers and plays a crucial role in helping them plan for their future.
“I am looking forward to working with the team to innovate and deliver the best Phoenix offers for our customers.”
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