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Sherry Coutu, CBE

Sherry Coutu, CBE

Independent Non-Executive Director

Appointed: 

1 May 2025

Committee:

Remuneration Committee

Career and experience:

Sherry has a wealth of business and entrepreneurial experience, having founded several technology companies and invested in both tech start-up companies and venture capital firms. Throughout her career, Sherry has held senior leadership positions including Chief Executive Officer at Interactive Investor International plc and UK Managing Director at ISI Emerging Markets Group and has supported numerous companies in their transformation journeys.

Sherry has significant experience as a NED from a combination of technology, investment, innovation, education and financial services organisations that empower their customers. Her experience includes roles as NED at London Stock Exchange Group plc, Senior Independent Director (‘SID’) and Chair of the Remuneration Committee at RM plc and Raspberry Pi Holdings plc and NED and Chair of the Remuneration Committee at Pearson plc and Zoopla plc before it was bought by private equity.

Key skills and competencies

  • Established Remuneration Committee Chair with experience in different industries and regulated environments which enables well-informed and productive discussions at the Remuneration Committee, whilst always being mindful of Phoenix Group’s stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of the role posed by technology, Artificial Intelligence and cyber within the business environment, which offers a unique insight into the ways in which Phoenix Group can capitalise on opportunities and keep abreast of risks whilst navigating a rapidly changing landscape.

Current external appointment:

NED and Chair of the Remuneration Committee at Pearson plc, SID and Chair of the Remuneration Committee at Raspberry Pi Holdings plc, Chair of Trustees at Founders4Schools and Trustee of National Numeracy.