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Chris Wagstaff

Visionary · DISC type Ds
Independent Non-Voting Member, Covenant, Funding and Investment Committee at National Grid UK Pension Scheme
📍 United Kingdom

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Independent Non-Voting Member, Covenant, Funding and Investment Committee
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Chris shows up

Fast But Thoughtful
Big Vision Person
Direct & Assertive

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics Chris cares about

Strategic Priorities
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Career

Work history

2-2018 - 2-2022
Independent Non-Voting Member, Covenant, Funding and Investment Committee
National Grid UK Pension Scheme
7-2017 - 3-2024
Chair, DC Governance Committee (overseeing CTI section of L&G WorkSave Pension Scheme)
Columbia Threadneedle Investments Staff WorkSave Pension Scheme
3-2015
Chair, Investment Committee and Independent Trustee Director
Atkins Pension Plan
8-2014 - 6-2024
Head of Pensions and Investment Education
Columbia Threadneedle Investments
11-2004
Senior Visiting Fellow, Finance Faculty
Bayes Business School, City St George’s, University of London
In the press

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Education
2001 - 2001
Fellow
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)
2012 - 2012
Award in Trusteeship (DB and DC Schemes)
Pensions Management Institute
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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