20-20 Trustees, one of the UK’s leading and fastest growing independent trustee firms has appointed James Chalk as an Associate Director.Chalk began his career in corporate restructuring, before specialising as an employer covenant advisor in 2007. Chalk joins from PwC where he has spent the last five years as a senior manager in their covenant advisory team working with both trustees and sponsors of DB schemes with assets of up to GBP1 billion. Chalk has undertaken covenant assessments of employers in a wide variety of sectors, as well as advising trustees and sponsors through complex corporate transactions and restructurings.
When asked about the move, Chalk says: “I’m delighted to be joining 20-20, a steadily growing firm with a hugely experienced, talented and personable team. I look forward to using the skills and experience I’ve gained as an employer covenant advisor to help schemes navigate current economic challenges and, ultimately, improve outcomes for members.”
Managing Director, Naomi L’Estrange, adds: “I am excited to welcome James to the 20-20 Trustees team. He brings a wealth of experience across a number of issues facing UK pension schemes, as well as possessing the commercial acumen and ability to work with all stakeholders to find the best solutions for all parties.”
