Marvin OnumonuStandard 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.”
Briggs said: “I’d like to thank Colin for his significant contribution to the business over the last five years.
“Under his leadership, and through the hard work of his teams, we’ve built a leading position in the Workplace market and have strong momentum in the Retail channels.
“Angela’s leadership experience and ability to develop modern customer propositions will be invaluable as we enter the next phase of growth and enhance the offer to our customers.”
Briggs added: “2026 will be a big year for the organisation as we transition to Standard Life Plc and I look forward to working with Angela on this new chapter for the business.”
