Simon Foster

Simon recently stepped down as Head of BW SIPP, a role he held for three years, during which he led the business through a major period of operational and technological transformation. Under his leadership, BW SIPP strengthened its service delivery, enhanced its culture around client outcomes, and laid the foundations for future growth with the launch of the SIPP360® platform.

Simon will retire later this year, following a planned leadership transition. He remains with the business for a short period to ensure a smooth handover and provide continuity during this next phase of BW SIPP’s growth journey. 

Before leading BW SIPP, Simon was Head of Proposition and Implementation at Barnett Waddingham, where he worked with the senior leadership team to shape market strategies, improve project implementation disciplines, and strengthen internal governance frameworks.

Significant experience

Simon previously worked for Zurich for 27 years, most recently as Head of Zurich's international corporate pensions and corporate risk business across multiple markets globally, including Hong Kong, the Middle East, Luxembourg and the Isle of Man. Prior to that, he was Head of the Zurich UK corporate pensions business along with the UK Corporate Risk team.

Simon has also been a Board Director of several companies, including a SIPP Operator company, a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Approved Person, and a non-exec director of a Discretionary Investment Firm (7IM). Before that, he was Head of Propositions for Zurich on the life and pensions side in the UK, including proposition responsibility for retail SIPP business.

An actuary by profession, Simon has also held roles at Eagle Star Life and Allied Dunbar.