The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) has appointed a new director.

Niki Cleal, the current PPI director, will step down in June this year, and will be replaced by PPI Research Director Chris Curry, who has held the post for 11 years.

"Curry emerged from a very thorough selection process as the outstanding candidate and PPI Council are confident that he has the vision
and experience to lead the PPI, building on the success of his predecessors in the role," said Michael Pomery CVO, PPI chairman of the council.

Curry said: "I am delighted and extremely proud to be appointed as the next director of he PPI. With the UK pension system currently in transition, the need for a sound evidence base is as strong as ever, and I look forward to leading the PPI as we continue to provide high quality and independent research and analysis.

"The PPI has gone from strength to strength under Cleal's guidance, and I am confident that the PPI will continue to develop into the future."

First published 03.05.2013

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