The Pension Protection Fund's (PPF) chairman has been reappointed for a further three years, the Department for Work and Pensions has announced.

Lady Barbara Judge's current contract expires on 30 June 2013 and her new one will start from 1 July 2013 for three years.

She will continue to be paid £60,000 a year for two days a week.

"I am delighted to announce the Lady Barbara Judge will be continuing in her role as chair of the PPF for a further three years," said pensions minister Steve Webb.

He continued: "Her experienced leadership and enthusiasm are hugely valued, and key to the future success of this important organisation."

Lady Judge has held senior executive and advisory appointments in law, finance, industry, public service, the arts and academic like in the UK, US and Asia. She was also recently voted amongst the 100 most powerful women in Britain by Radio 4 Woman's Hour.

First published 03.06.2013

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