About | Embark Pensions

Meet key members of our team

Our business began with the clear vision of creating a SIPP proposition that would offer a practical and simple alternative for retirement savers.

Today our friendly, personal and approachable team deliver on that vision. They take pride in our proactive approach and focus on building long-term relationships with our adviser partners.

DAVID ETHERINGTONChairman

David is our Chairman and his career working at global financial services companies spans technology, risk, governance and intermediary distribution.

PAUL DOWNINGManaging Director

Paul has extensive operational experience, having held senior positions in pension administration, wealth management, stockbroking, and asset management.

JOHN FOXManaging Director

John has extensive pension expertise and is a specialist in introducing ISO 9000 / BS5750 quality systems. He uses these skills to develop our systems and controls.

JULIE DEANChief Operating Officer

Julie is a qualified Accountant with experience establishing and running commercial operations, both in the UK and abroad, for private and listed businesses.

JONNY DACKBusiness Development

Jonny is our Business Development Consultant, focused on supporting the needs of Financial Advisers. He can be contacted on 07825 550 369 or via email.

MATTHEW RANKINECorporate Sales Director

Matthew specialises in strategic sales, managing client relationships and product development. He can be contacted on 07854 765 782. or via email.

NATHAN BRIDGEMANMD - Group Distribution

Nathan leads the National Sales Team for the Embark Group. His core focus is on bespoke SIPPs and SSASs. You can contact him on 07525 950 568 or via email.

MATTHEW ROBINSONRegional Sales Director

Matthew brings a wealth of experience in member-directed pensions and pensions technical knowledge. You can contact him on 07841 672 636 or via email.

ALAN GODBEERRegional Sales Director

Alan is widely known for his technical expertise and providing pension consultancy services. You can contact him on 07894 607 917 or via email.

NICKY SNOWRegional Sales Manager

Nicky has extensive experience in both pensions and employee benefits consultancy. You can contact Nicky on 07990 004 879 or via email.

MARK RANDELLRegional Sales Director

Mark offers consultancy services to financial advisers, drawing on his wealth of experience in member-directed pensions. Phone 07515 975 676 or send an email.

JAMES CANNONRegional Sales Manager

James specialises in providing technical expertise, bringing a deep knowledge of self-directed pensions. He can be contacted on 07771 648 297 or via email.

We’re part of the Embark Group

You might recognise the financial services brands in our stable.

Embark’s ‘centre of gravity’ is the long-term savings market, although we have capability spanning pensions, investment research and consulting, property investment administration, employee benefits and actuarial services.

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Be part of our growth story

We are always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Embark has a strong track record of applying the very latest technology, alongside smart capital and even smarter people to help our businesses grow. Are you looking for a new opportunity, in a rapidly growing group of businesses, where you can make a real difference? View our latest vacancies on the Embark Group careers website. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, connect with us, and we’ll notify you as new openings arise.

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