“EDF Energy called in Zephyrus Partners to help us perform a strategic review of our defined benefit schemes. They brought clear value to EDF Energy by designing a strategy aimed at supporting the sustainability and affordability of our pension exposure. Their recommendations showed “outside the box” thinking and led to solutions which were leading-edge. Not only did they bring ideas and solutions covering all the pieces of the pension jigsaw, but they showed high levels of dedication throughout and exceptional implementation skills. Zephyrus Partners is a focused team of enthusiastic and highly experienced individuals who make pensions understandable and can find a “win-win” for employers and trustees.”

Rob GuylerChief Financial Officer , EDF Energy

“You set a high bench mark and have delivered on practically every level. You’re an excellent team, and excellent individuals, and I’ve really enjoyed our engagement at every stage. Thank you for helping extend our knowledge along the way, and thank you for remaining as relentless as we are in pursuit of the optimal outcome.”

Nick FieldCEO Burtons Biscuit Company

“Mitchells & Butlers engaged Zephyrus Partners to advise on their latest actuarial valuation negotiation. Their approach during the process was highly commercial, combined with responsiveness and an ability to communicate pension complexity in straightforward terms. Zephyrus’ advice provided the Board with a good level of detail with which to negotiate and reach an agreement with the Trustees.”

Tim JonesCFO, Mitchells & Butlers

“RWE brought in Zephyrus Partners as part of the Innogy IPO and they have continued to support us through our subsequent restructuring and transaction activity. Zephyrus Partners not only provides all the necessary actuarial skills but brings a highly innovative and commercial approach that enables RWE to execute its strategy in a seamless way. The Zephyrus Partners team brings a rare combination of highly technical and experienced professionals with outstanding strategic thinking, implementation and commercial skills: they are the go-to consultants to resolve complex UK pension issues.”

Steve DuffyHR Director UK, RWE Generation SE