Broadstone appoints Kelly Parsons as head of DC proposition

Broadstone has appointed Kelly Parsons (pictured) as head of defined contribution (DC) proposition. 

Parsons joins from Mercer Marsh Benefits, where she led a team advising employers on pensions, group risk and healthcare.

She has over 24 years’ experience in pensions and employee benefits, with a background in team management and proposition development. 

Her previous roles include client servicing and business development at Arthur J Gallagher, as well as consulting on group and executive pensions at JLT/Alexander Forbes.

At Broadstone, Parsons will be responsible for developing the defined contribution (DC) pension proposition and enhancing financial education initiatives for members. 

She will also oversee provider research and lead the defined contribution (DC) team focused on client service and business growth.

Parsons said: “ I am passionate about collaboration and delivering client-centric solutions that ultimately help people achieve better outcomes in retirement with their pensions. 

“This role gives me the opportunity to do just that alongside Broadstone’s continued success and growth in the pensions sector.”

Damon Hopkins, head of DC workplace savings at Broadstone, said: “It is exciting to bring Kelly to Broadstone as she will add significant experience in a key growth market for the business. 

“At a time of much change in the pensions market, her expertise will be invaluable in helping new and existing clients deliver best-in-class pension provision for their employees.”