Member-nominated trustees: Making a difference However, MNTs in particular have long been pilloried over technical shortcomings But their soft skills and member-centric position is vital to a Covid-19 world Hope William-Smith looks at what draws and keeps member-nominated trustees (MNTs) in the industry’s most altruistic role as the challenges continue to mount. "There's nothing like a pandemic to keep pension trustees on their toes," Stuart Southall remarked in a September column. At the heart of the Punter Southall co-founder's words was his observation that MNTs are "the only people who can truly think like a member" for a scheme. No doubt, he said, this has served many well throughout the ups and downs that have marred 2020.