Michelle Cracknell is a professional with over thirty years of experience in finance and pensions. She studied Civil Engineering at Imperial College, London, before moving into finance and specializing in actuarial science, becoming a qualified actuary. Michelle has held significant leadership roles, including CEO of The Pensions Advisory Service from 2013 to 2018. During this time, she raised public awareness of pensions, led campaigns against pension scams, and introduced services like an online tool for tracing lost pensions and a Midlife Review service for the self-employed. After her role at The Pensions Advisory Service, Michelle became an Independent Non-Executive Director at PensionBee in 2019, where she helps improve services for savers. She also holds non-executive positions at Fidelity International Holdings, Just Group Plc, Lloyds Banking Group Pension Trustees Ltd, and PensionBee Group Plc. In 2023, she joined the Board of Sport England for a three-year term, focusing on strategy development, project oversight, and grant approvals. Additionally, Michelle is Chairman at Partnership Home Loans Ltd., Fil Wealth Management Ltd., and Just Retirement Money Ltd. In recognition of her contributions to the pensions industry, Michelle received a CBE in 2019. She is passionate about helping individuals manage their finances and believes in the connection between financial management and physical activity, reflecting her commitment to community development. Michelle is known for her dedication to consumer welfare and her influential roles across various financial institutions and public service organizations.
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What topics does Michelle Cracknell specialise in?
Michelle Cracknell specialises in talking about finance, pensions, consumer welfare and more.
What is Michelle Cracknell's speaking style like?
Michelle delivers insightful presentations with clarity and authority, drawing on her extensive experience in finance and pensions. Her commitment to consumer welfare and community development resonates strongly with audiences. __
Does Michelle Cracknell offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Michelle Cracknell offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.