Standard Life has completed the transition of the Scottish Leather Group pension arrangement, with its members joining Standard Life’s contract based Group Flexible Retirement Plan.

Scottish Leather Group is a manufacturer of sustainable leather solutions, supplying a range of global industries including aviation, automotive, rail and luxury goods.

Working with Broadstone as its adviser, Scottish Leather Group sought a workplace pension provider that could combine strong governance, member support and digital capabilities, while providing a seamless transition for employees.

The appointment followed a competitive tender process, which included a visit from the Standard Life team to Scottish Leather Group's headquarters in Renfrewshire.

To support the transition, a dedicated employer microsite and a programme of member communications were delivered. The successful completion of two Direct Offer Transfer Value exercises also helped members consolidate their retirement savings and engage more effectively with their pensions.

Emma Furlonger

It was clear from the outset that Scottish Leather Group places a strong emphasis on its people, and we worked hard to demonstrate how our member-first approach and digital capabilities could help deliver the experience they were looking for.

We're delighted to have been selected as their workplace pension provider and proud of how the transition has been delivered. The positive engagement from members reflects the collaborative approach taken by both teams. We look forward to strengthening our relationship with Scottish Leather Group to support their employees throughout their retirement savings journey.

- Managing Director of Workplace and Retail Intermediary at Standard

Lesley Chalk

Throughout the selection process, Standard Life demonstrated a strong understanding of our business and our people, with a clear focus on helping members engage with their pensions and plan for the future. Their combination of personal service, digital capabilities and high-quality support gave us confidence they were the right partner, and our experience of working with the team since appointing them has only reinforced our decision.

- Company Secretary at Scottish Leather Group

David Pye

Scottish Leather Group had a long established scheme they were looking to improve on and were looking for a provider that could support its long-term ambitions for employee financial wellbeing while delivering a high-quality experience for members. The review considered a range of providers and propositions, with a focus on service, governance, implementation capability and ongoing support. Standard Life demonstrated a clear focus and commitment to member outcomes whilst understanding Scottish Leather Group's objectives. We're pleased to have supported Scottish Leather Group through the selection process and transition to this new partnership.

- Head of Client Development at Broadstone

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