Standard Life names new CEO for Pensions & Savings

Standard Life has appointed Angela Byrne as CEO of its Pensions & Savings business, effective January 2026. Byrne joins from NatWest, where she most recently served as Interim CEO of the Retail Bank, bringing two decades of experience in customer-focused and digital transformation roles.

The Pensions & Savings unit, part of Phoenix Group , manages around £190 billion in customer assets across workplace, adviser, and direct channels and has been a key driver of the Group’s shift toward growth. Byrne succeeds Colin Williams, who helped build Standard Life’s position in the workplace market and expand its digital and advice offerings.

Her appointment comes ahead of Phoenix Group’s planned transition to Standard Life Plc in 2026.