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David Pinner joined Wren Sterling’s Workplace team in April 2026. David is an experienced Employee Benefits Consultant with a background at large corporates through to start-up companies and everything in-between. Wren Sterling sat down with David to introduce him to our clients.
In your view, David, what is the biggest challenge facing employers in the employee benefits and workplace wellbeing space in 2026?
I think the biggest challenge for employers in the employee benefits and wellbeing space in 2026 is finding the balance between offering relevant, engaging benefits and keeping things financially sustainable. Costs are rising on several fronts — National Insurance, the National Minimum Wage, and medical inflation — but employers still need to offer competitive packages. At the same time, employees are looking for benefits that fit their life stage and personal situation, rather than the old “one-size-fits-all” approach. Getting that balance right is the key.
What are you looking forward to most about working for Wren Sterling?
I’m excited to be at Wren Sterling because the firm sits right at the crossroads of financial wellbeing, employee benefits and long-term financial planning. Its focus on helping employers and individuals make smarter, sustainable choices around pensions, investments and protection really connects with my own experience in designing practical benefits strategies.
What can your clients expect from working with you?
My approach is straightforward and collaborative. I like to start by understanding the business priorities, culture and what really matters to the workforce, then shape benefits and wellbeing solutions that fit naturally and offer good value. Hopefully employers will find me a friendly, pragmatic partner who’s focused on building long-term, sustainable relationships.
