BESTrustees professional trustee Rachel Brougham has been appointed as a trustee of the Cushon Master Trust (CMT). She brings experience from across the pensions sector, particularly in pension administration and member engagement. Before joining BESTrustees in 2014, she spent more than 25 years at Mercer providing actuarial, benefit, governance and defined contribution consulting.

CMT trustee board chairman Roger Mattingly said: “I’m delighted to welcome Rachel to the CMT board. Her experience, professionalism and focus on delivering for members will be a real asset to the board.”

Cushon managing director Troy Clutterbuck said: “We’re really happy to welcome Rachel into the fold. She brings considerable experience as a professional trustee, together with a strong commitment to high-quality administration and meaningful member engagement.

Brougham said: “I’m excited to be joining the CMT board and particularly looking forward to bringing my experience in administration and member engagement to the role and working collaboratively with my fellow Trustees.Good governance and a strong focus on members are at the heart of an effective pension scheme, and I’m looking forward to playing my part in supporting Cushon as it continues to deliver for its members.”