LifeSight Ireland Trustee DAC (LITD), the trustee to WTW Ireland’s DC master trust, has announced the appointment of Julie Davenport as independent director.

With over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry in Ireland and the US, Davenport has held senior executive positions in large multinational organisations with roles in technology delivery, middle and back office operations, and risk and compliance. With extensive experience in large-scale technology programme management, service delivery and strategic planning and organisational development, she has served on multiple boards.

Commenting on the appointment, LifeSight Ireland head, Maria Quinlan, said: “This is an important appointment for LifeSight Ireland, and I am delighted to welcome Julie to the team and the existing independent trustee company. Julie has a proven track record and key insights in improving members’ engagement, understanding and retirement outcomes in Ireland."

Speaking about her new position, Davenport added: “One of the key things that attracted me to LifeSight Ireland was their commitment to providing independent investment advice at a competitive price and scale. My main priorities are enhancing the relevance of the decision-making and evaluation tools for members, providing transparency on costs, and continually focusing on enhancing member’s ability to achieve appropriate retirement outcomes.”

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