Annette was previously the Director of Policy, Events & Marketing at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), where she led the organisation’s policy & public affairs work and all aspects of communications and marketing to members, stakeholders and the general public. Prior to joining the IFoA, Annette worked in senior in-house roles at FTSE100 and multinational companies including RSA Insurance, Zurich, HSBC and Old Mutual. Between 2013 and 2015 she was the Director of Communications at the Investment Association. Annette is a Fellow and Chartered Practitioner of the CIPR, and her qualifications include an MBA and a degree in Classics.

Annette Spencer, Chief Executive, ACT: “The ACT is a respected and thriving professional body, and I am looking forward to helping shape how we evolve qualifications and career support for our members and ensure their positive contribution to the real economy and society is understood and valued. I look forward to working with the ACT team and our members and volunteers over the coming years.”