Podcast

Investment - An interview with John Dickson: Lessons learned in 30+ years in UK pensions and investment

calendar icon 06 May 2025

Key topics discussed

  • A whistle-stop tour of John's career.
  • Memorable client journeys, taking opportunities and the lessons learned.
  • Key moments that shape UK pensions - past, present and future.
  • Leadership, good governance and the importance of doing the right thing.

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... Investment, our host Ben Farmer, sits down with Hymans Robertson's former Senior Partner, John Dickson, to chat through his career in UK pensions and investment. 

While giving a whistle-stop tour of his career highlights, John takes the time to chat through:

  • Memorable client journeys, taking opportunities and the lessons learned along the way. 
  • The key moments that shape UK pensions - past, present and future. 
  • Leadership, good governance and the importance of doing the right thing. 
  • Making a difference for your clients, colleagues and communities.

He also gives a bit of insight into what his own retirement is shaping up to look like.

We hope you enjoy listening.

If you have any questions on anything covered in this podcast, please get in touch

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Speakers

Ben Farmer
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Ben Farmer

Senior Investment Consultant

John Dickson

John Dickson

Former Senior Partner

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