Simon Pistell
Biography
Currently Risk Director at Legal & General, Simon served as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) for LGIM, the UK’s largest fund manager, and for the past 6 years as CRO of L&G Capital, overseeing housing and regeneration businesses. His remit included major housing areas such as L&G Modular Housing, Build-to-Rent, Affordable Housing, Cala Homes, Strategic Land, together with urban regeneration, clean energy, and venture businesses. He was a key member or advisor across all relevant boards, committees, and governance structures.
Previously, Simon held senior leadership roles across multiple L&G business units, including MD L&G Retail Investments, MD L&G Bank and a fixed income fund manager.
A qualified actuary with a mathematics degree, Simon has deep expertise in investment management, risk management, corporate finance, real estate and housing, markets and economics.
Non-Executive Director
A non-executive director (NED) is an independent member of the National Housing Bank board. They provide strategic oversight and independent challenge to executive decisions, drawing on external expertise and experience to support effective governance of the organisation.