ZEDRA wins ‘Independent Trustee of the Year’ at the 2026 Pensions Age Awards

This prestigious accolade recognises the team’s deep technical expertise, unwavering professionalism, and sustained commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for pension schemes and their members.

The Pensions Age Awards, now firmly established as one of the industry’s leading events, celebrate the organisations and individuals shaping the future of the UK pensions landscape. Being recognised as Independent Trustee of the Year reflects the strength and quality of ZEDRA’s capabilities, alongside the team’s ability to navigate increasingly complex regulatory and operational environments with clarity, confidence and care.

In addition to the category win, ZEDRA was shortlisted for two further awards:

• Personality of the Year for Manjinder Basi
• Innovation Award for ZEDRA’s AI-powered tracing solution, developed in partnership with Heka Global, to help schemes locate missing or unresponsive members

Recognition across three categories underscores ZEDRA’s growing reputation as a trusted partner for trustees seeking robust governance, modern solutions and dependable strategic support.

Kim Nash, Managing Director, ZEDRA UK Pensions, commented: “We are honoured to be named Independent Trustee of the Year. This award is testament to the expertise, dedication and collaborative spirit of our team, who work tirelessly to support schemes through an increasingly demanding landscape.

Being shortlisted in three categories reinforces the breadth and strength of our proposition – from leadership and client service to technology‑enabled innovation. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and grateful to our clients and partners for their continued trust.”