Adele Ray Appointed Head of DC Client Development at Mercer UK

• Mercer appoints Adele Ray as Head of DC (Defined Contribution) Client Development
• The appointment reflects Mercer’s cognizance on strengthening its DC purchaser approach and boom tasks

With over 17 years' experience in pensions and investment, Adele Ray offers great depth of experience to her new Head of DC Client Development position at Mercer. She will have a central role in delivering the firm's aggressive growth agenda.

Adele is joining Mercer from Legal & General Investment Management, having held the position of Business Development Director. She was also awarded the 'Most Inspiring Returner' title at the 2021 Women in Pensions Awards, accrediting her successful return to the sector.

Passionate about DC pensions, Adele is dedicated to enhancing retirement outcomes for members. "I am looking forward to leading and working with Mercer's incredibly skilled team to assist clients in maximizing their employees' financial health," she stated.

Welcoming her to the company, Suzanne Rose, Mercer UK DC Business Leader, said, "We are delighted to have Adele on board. Her broad experience, leadership skills in sales development, and client-centric approach make her an ideal candidate for our vision and values".

Mercer’s DC group is dedicated to assisting businesses in strengthening their described contribution (DC) retirement plans for employees. Their work includes strategic steerage across investment, governance, and member communications, all aimed at enhancing engagement and enhancing retirement effects. The team presents various offerings—which includes advisory and delegated solutions—to assist customers design, put in force, and control powerful and destiny-geared up DC schemes.