11 May 2026
ZEDRA, award-winning provider of pension and incentive services, today announced its appointment as Chair of Trustees to The Crown Estate Pension Scheme, following a competitive selection process managed by Aon.
The scheme comprises of a £46m defined benefit (DB) section and a £43m defined contribution (DC) section.
Kim Nash, Managing Director at ZEDRA said: “The Crown Estate Pension Scheme is in a distinctive position, underpinned by a strong, unique covenant and a clear commitment to its members. Its hybrid structure, spanning multiple benefit arrangements and open DB section, creates distinctive opportunities, as well as challenges, across governance, funding and member experience requiring careful oversight and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
“We pride ourselves on our ability to ‘get things done’ – taking on the operational heavy lifting, driving change where it matters, and enabling trustees stay focused on their day-to-day responsibilities. By matching the right person to the right situation and combining practical support with a proactive approach, we can work closely with the Board to deliver positive and meaningful outcomes for members.”
Sarah White, Director of Reward and Pensions, at The Crown Estate said: “ZEDRA stood out for its depth of expertise across both DB and DC, as well as its clear and proactive approach to trusteeship and delivering real outcomes. Our scheme’s unique structure and strong covenant require thoughtful governance and a continued focus on delivering for members.
“As independent trustees, their experience across a wide range of schemes brings valuable insight into what works in practice, and we are confident they will support us in achieving our long-term objectives. We look forward to working with them.”
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