David Rich

David Rich, EPMI, currently serves as Head of Data Propositions at Heywood Pension Technologies since May 2022 and as an Advisor at The Pensions Ombudsman since August 2024. In addition, David chairs the PASA Pot for Life Working Group and participates in member engagement and communications as well as the Pensions Dashboard Working Group for the Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA). Experience includes roles as Associate at Beer & Young and an Ambassador for the Transparency Task Force, focused on enhancing transparency in financial services. Previously, David was Managing Director at HUB Consultants and co-founded Accurate Data Services Limited, where David served as CEO and Strategy and Innovation Director. Additional roles include Non-Executive Director and Trustee at Evolution Academy Trust and Chair of Governors at Poplars Community Primary School. David has a background in addressing data quality issues within the financial services sector through involvement with TISA UK. Educated at Moulsham High School and Squirrels Heath, David has accumulated diverse expertise in data strategy, pension administration, and governance over an extensive career.