Press release

Tony King reappointed as Pensions Ombudsman

Tony King has been reappointed as the Pensions Ombudsman and the Pension Protection Fund Ombudsman for a third term from 1 September 2013.

From:
Department for Work and Pensions
Published
13 June 2013
This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Tony King has been reappointed as the Pensions Ombudsman and the Pension Protection Fund Ombudsman for a third term from 1 September 2013.

Minister for Pensions Steve Webb said:

Tony King is well-respected by the pensions industry, with a strong track record of achievements. During his tenure he has transformed the work of the Pensions Ombudsman delivering much higher output and improved customer service.

More information:

  • The re-appointment of Tony King has been carried out in accordance with the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments (OCPA) code of practice.
  • Tony King’s current contract expires on 31 August 2013. His new contract will start from 1 September 2013. His remuneration will be £129,579 a year from the date of his reappointment.
  • Tony King was first appointed as the Pensions Ombudsman in September 2007 for a period of three years and he was reappointed for a second three-year term in September 2010. Previously, he was an Ombudsman in the Financial Ombudsman Service.

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Published 13 June 2013