Press releases
Rachel Brougham appointed as Trustee to Cushon Master Trust
1 October 2026
Cushon is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Brougham as a new Trustee to the Cushon Master Trust (CMT) Board, effective from 1 October.
Published on 1st October 2026
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Rachel is a professional trustee at BESTrustees and brings extensive experience across the pensions sector, with particular expertise in pension administration and member engagement.
Before joining BESTrustees in 2014, Rachel spent more than 25 years at Mercer where she provided actuarial, benefit, governance and DC consulting advice.
Rachel joins Roger Mattingly, Katie Blacklock, Darren Agombar and Paul Watson on the CMT Board of Trustees.
I’m delighted to welcome Rachel to the CMT Board. Her experience, professionalism and focus on delivering for members will be a real asset to the Board. I’m very much looking forward to working with Rachel and to the contribution she will make as we continue to focus on good governance and positive outcomes for our members.
Roger Mattingly, Chairman of the CMT Board of Trustees
We’re really happy to welcome Rachel into the fold. She brings considerable experience as a professional trustee, together with a strong commitment to high-quality administration and meaningful member engagement.
Rachel is thoughtful, collaborative and focused on achieving good outcomes for members. These qualities, alongside her technical experience, will make her a valuable addition to the CMT board. We wish her every success in her new role.
Troy Clutterbuck, Managing Director of Cushon
I’m excited to be joining the CMT Board and particularly looking forward to bringing my experience in administration and member engagement to the role and working collaboratively with my fellow Trustees.
Good governance and a strong focus on members are at the heart of an effective pension scheme, and I’m looking forward to playing my part in supporting Cushon as it continues to deliver for its members.
Rachel Brougham, Trustee
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