Gareth Gibbins

Gareth Gibbins is a seasoned pension and policy expert with over two decades of experience spanning plan design, governance, legal frameworks, regulatory compliance, research and advocacy. This broad expertise has positioned him as a trusted voice in the field—known for making complex systems understandable and impactful.

Driven by a passion for excellence and innovation in the pension sector, Gareth contributes to leading industry bodies and global initiatives, serving on the International Advisory Board for the World Pension Summit, as an Associated Fellow with the National Institute on Ageing and co-leading a working group at the International Centre for Pension Management.

He is also active in Canadian pension and policy activities, having held senior roles with one of Canada’s largest pension plans, and has chaired committees across different industry organizations, including Ontario’s pension regulator and the Ontario Bar Association.

With two boys on the autism spectrum, Gareth is passionate about advocating for neurodiversity in the workplace and has led grass roots programs to effect change in this area.

After his family, and perhaps the San Antonio Spurs, Gareth enjoys nothing more than connecting and collaborating with like minded individuals to help shape the future of pensions with a view to both strengthening and broadening retirement systems.

Department: Fellows