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Elections are being held for 2 Pensioner Trustee Directors. The election addresses for the candidates are below. The closing date for the return of ballot papers is Monday, 16 June 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, please note that a stamp is required to be added to the return envelope.
BRIAN BONNEY
I worked for Pilkington from 1968 until my retirement in 2004, mainly in sales and marketing roles.
Since elected as a Trustee in 2019 I’ve served on the Investment, Audit & Risk, Ill-Health and Discretions Committees. I also sat on the GMP Equalisation Sub-Committee and am currently on the Pensions Dashboard Sub-Committee.
The GMP(e) exercise, required by law, was a very complex exercise which to date has only been completed by around 20% of UK pension schemes. I’m proud to be part of this success.
During my term, I’ve sought to actively promote the interests of all members, with a view to ensuring the Scheme remains strong and able to meet its pension commitments in years to come.
If re-elected, I will strive to continue to support the prudent management of the Scheme to protect pensions in payment and to actively press for cost-of-living increases when the state of the Scheme permits.
DARREN GILCHRIST
Retired 2023 after 40+ years as a Programme Manager in Automotive. Started as an apprentice in 1982, including 20 years as an Active Trustee (having to step down on retirement) of the PSS.
Long list of past and present family members as employees and pensioners.
I have since supported various NHS forums and also become Patient Participation Group Co Chair for our local Doctors Surgery.
I welcome the chance to become a Trustee once again as a pensioner. Known for my balanced outlook, not afraid to speak on issues and ensure robust debates take place to ensure decisions, changes, investment choices are worked through thoroughly. I was a sub committee member for triennial evaluations, Ill-Health Committee, Investment Committee where we looked to preserve member benefits, Company’s ability to pay, liability-match investments as well, leaving room for growth. History, opportunity for NSI’s and moral direction are important. I understand.
GARY LUCK
My name is Gary Luck and I am standing as Pensioner Trustee Director. As a former employee, Active Trustee Director, and now a pensioner, I have a deep understanding of the Company & the PSS. I bring commitment, integrity, and a clear focus: to protect what we've built and help it grow into the future.
I am committed to ensuring that our fund remains strong, well-managed, and responsive to the needs of its members. I believe in clear communication, sound decision-making, and putting pensioners’ interests first.
If elected, I will be a strong, steady voice on your behalf — one that speaks up and follows through. I will support responsible investment strategies that deliver stable, sustainable returns while safeguarding the fund’s core value. I will work to ensure the fund continues to perform well and adapt to economic changes without compromising its strength.
JEFF McMAHON
As an investment professional with 30 years’ experience in corporate pensions, I am applying to become a trustee of the PSS as I feel I have relevant skills and knowledge to add value and support the Scheme’s almost 11,000 members.
After an early career in investments I moved into pensions, becoming CIO of PSS until 2004, then joined Aon as pensions consultant advising large schemes, followed by Michelin as pensions investment manager and a similar role at BOC. I was a pension trustee at BOC and Michelin, am familiar with digital meeting papers and have completed tPR trustee toolkit.
Now as Head of Pensions Investment & Risk at Xerox (£2.5bn), I have experience of DB end game strategies, managing the recent buy-in. My main interests are in risk management – investment, governance, ESG, regulations and I am very keen to share this experience as a trustee for PSS.
JUDY MASSA
I have recently retired from my previous role as Group Treasurer at Pilkington after 34 years service. I am a specialist in Financial risk management. I have a degree in accounting and finance, am a qualified accountant and a fellow of the Association of Corporate Treasurers.
In my most recent role I attended the PSS Investment Committee as an advisor from 2008 onwards. On request by the Trustee I joined various risk management working parties such as for the Longevity Hedge, the Liability Driven Investment and the Buy ins.
As a former Director of Pilkington Group Limited I was called upon many times to review documents. Now that I am a Pilkington pensioner I would like to continue to work with the PSS Board to ensure the security of our scheme as I believe that I am ideally qualified and experienced to do this.
RONNIE WAUGH
Dear Elector,
I am putting myself forward for the position of Pensioner Trustee to the Pilkington Superannuation Scheme. I believe I have the knowledge and experience to fulfil the role.
I served as the GMB Union Convener and Chair of the joint unions at Pilkington Automotive Eccleston site.
I was also representative to the European Forum. I was a member of GMB National Executive for seven years. During this time I was National Chair of GMB Manufacturing Section.
In my time at Pilkington I (alongside my National Secretary) negotiated the setting up of the Pilkington ‘Pensions Information and Consultation Forum’. I realised it was important for the Company to communicate directly with the trade unions on pensions. This is important to younger employees also, who will be pensioners at some point. I would urge you to cast your vote for me.
Thank you