Debbie Sheffield, Relationship Director, Scottish Widows

Debbie Sheffield

Relationship Director, Scottish Widows

Debbie has over 20 years’ experience in financial services, predominantly within workplace pensions. She leads a team of Relationship Managers working with some of our largest employers and trusted adviser partners, with a shared focus on helping members make better, more confident decisions about their retirement.

Passionate about improving retirement outcomes, Debbie is a strong advocate for the Women and Retirement agenda and raising awareness of the gender pension gap. Alongside her client and leadership role, she regularly hosts podcasts, contributes to industry panels and works with employers, advisers and trustees to turn pensions insight and research into meaningful action.

Older adult with a walking stick interacting with another person in an indoor care setting, illustrating later-life care, personal assistance, companionship, independent living and support for older people.

Stronger support for unpaid carers can help protect pension saving

Women carry more unpaid care, affecting work, earnings and pensions. Better support could help carers protect their retirement savings.