PensionBee adds grandee to board

Michelle Cracknell is the former CEO of The Pensions Advisory Service.

PensionBee has added the former CEO of The Pensions Advisory Service, Michelle Cracknell, as a non-executive director.

Cracknell has over 30 years’ experience specialising in pensions and retirement planning, the last five years in leading the Pensions Advisory Service which provides independent advice to members of the public and was responsible for raising public awareness of pensions.

PensionBee, founded in 2015, has 60,000 active customers and over £650m in assets under administration

Michelle joins Paternoster founder, former Prudential Chief Executive and PensionBee Chairman Mark Wood on the Board. 

Mark Wood, Chairman of PensionBee, said: “As a champion for change in the financial services sector, Michelle personifies the PensionBee mission and values. With her wealth of experience helping people with their pensions, Michelle’s counsel will be invaluable as PensionBee continues to grow.”

Michelle Cracknell said: ‘’I am pleased to be joining the PensionBee Board and to support Romi and her team as they help customers to take control of their pensions using smart technology and a customer-first approach. I look forward to supporting PensionBee on its journey to help people to take ownership of what is a significant life investment.’’