Aware Super UK has appointed Helen Steers MBE as a non-executive director to its board.
Steers, who has more than 35 years of global investment experience, is currently a partner at private markets firm Pantheon.
In March 2020, she became manager of Pantheon International, a FTSE 250 listed private equity investment trust with a portfolio value exceeding £2.5bn, and she has co-managed the trust since June 2023. She previously led Pantheon’s European private equity team and chaired Pantheon’s European investment committee from 2010 to 2020.
Damien Webb, deputy chief investment officer and head of international at Aware Super, said: “Helen’s appointment represents a significant milestone for Aware Super as we continue to expand our global investment capabilities. Her extensive experience building funds management businesses, combined with her deep understanding of the UK regulatory framework and global investment networks, makes her an ideal addition to Aware Super UK’s board as we scale our UK and European operations.”
Steers added: “I’m excited to join the Aware Super UK board at such a pivotal time in the fund’s growth. Aware Super’s commitment to delivering strong investment outcomes for its more than 1.2 million members, combined with its responsible investment approach, aligns perfectly with my values and experience. I look forward to contributing to the fund’s continued expansion and helping strengthen its position as a leading global institutional investor and asset owner.”
