Ex-Gartmore director Myners to deliver personal accounts

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A former director of Natwest and executive director of Gartmore will head up the independent team charged with rolling out personal accounts.

Paul Myners is set to take up the post of chair designate of the personal accounts delivery authority from August 1. He says he will donate his salary for the role to charity. On top of his directorial history, Myners is also chair of the Guardian Media Group and Land Securities Group, has held executive positions at Marks and Spencer, O2 and Orange, and has conducted independent reviews for the Government on institutional investment among others. Personal accounts, set to be introduced in 2012, will extend the benefits of an occupational pension - including an employer contribution and t...

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