SEI Master Trust Adds Two Trustee Directors, Announces New Chair

LONDON, 5 May 2026 – SEI^® (NASDAQ:SEIC) today announced that Chris Roberts and Azka Ali have been appointed to the SEI Master Trust Board of Directors. Allan Course has retired as Chair of the Trustee after 15 years of service, and Roberts assumed the position effective 1 May.

Course first joined the SEI Master Trust as a Director from 2007 to 2011 and has served as Chair of the Trustee since 2016.

David Snowdon, Head of SEI Master Trust, said:

“We are tremendously grateful to Allan for his dedication to the Master Trust and its members, and for the contributions he has made during his tenure on the board and as Chair of the Trustee. We are thrilled to welcome Chris as the new Chair and Azka as Trustee Director. They bring extensive pensions expertise and experience supporting a wide range of schemes. With these appointments, we remain focused on keeping the Master Trust market-leading and delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of employers and members alike."               

Roberts is an accredited professional trustee and career pension professional. With 25 years of experience in various trustee, consulting, and management roles, Roberts is skilled in translating technical and complex pensions matters to non-pensions specialists. His expertise spans the full market experience as a trustee, with specialties in change management, member engagement, and complex investment strategies. Roberts is a member of the Pensions Management Institute, and his prior experience includes acting as Managing Director for a large professional trustee firm.

Ali is an actuary and professional trustee across Defined Contribution (DC), Defined Benefit (DB), and Collective DC schemes. She currently serves as regional leader for the Midlands at Vidett, the UK’s largest professional trustee and pension governance firm. Her experience includes 15 years in consulting at Mercer, where she advised trustees, delivered projects for corporate clients, and led the Birmingham team. Ali was also seconded to the World Economic Forum to support its work to advance the pensions and retirement ecosystem in response to shifting demographics and longer retirements.

Roberts said:

“I am delighted to take on the role of Chair at a point of real strength for the SEI Master Trust. It has strong foundations, an experienced trustee board, and a clear focus on members. I look forward to building on this platform, maintaining high standards of governance, and continuing to drive positive outcomes for members as they save for and move through retirement.”

Ali said:

“I am pleased to join the SEI Master Trust Board at such an exciting time. The Trust already delivers a high‑quality proposition, underpinned by strong governance and a long‑term focus on members. I am dedicated to supporting the Board’s work and helping to deliver strong outcomes for members over time.”

About SEI^®

SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) is a leading global provider of financial technology, operations, and asset management services within the financial services industry. SEI tailors its solutions and services to help clients more effectively deploy their capital—whether that’s money, time, or talent—so they can better serve their clients and achieve their growth objectives. As of March 31, 2026, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.

About the SEI Master Trust

The SEI Master Trust offers a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for employers seeking to provide their employees with a high-quality workplace pension scheme. Supported by a team of in-house investment experts, global scale, and a track record as one of the UK’s first commercial master trusts, the SEI Master Trust integrates investment management, member communications, and administration—guiding members to and through retirement.