The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 19 June 2026.
Administration provider Aptia has appointed Wendy Neller as a senior consultant within its consulting practice to boost the team’s expertise across various areas, including the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Over more than 26 years in the pensions sector, Neller has worked for Mercer and Equiniti before moving into the LGPS with East Sussex County Council and latterly the Pensions Regulator, where she was technical principal in relationship supervision.
At Aptia, the company said Neller would support clients with governance and risk frameworks, as well as the LGPS market.
Stuart Heatley, Aptia’s consulting leader, said: “Wendy’s deep experience across administration, regulation and consulting makes her an extremely welcome addition to our team.
“Her extensive knowledge of scheme operations and regulatory expectations will be invaluable in helping clients navigate an evolving regulatory landscape with confidence, enabling more informed and better outcomes for members.”
Brown takes up vice-chair role at AMNT
Lewis Brown has been named a vice-chair of the Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT), supporting co-chairs Maggie Rodger and John Flynn.
Brown is a trustee at the Transport for London (TfL) Pension Fund, a position he has held since 2010. He became a member of the AMNT in 2020 and joined its management committee last year.
“I have seen first-hand the critical role that member representatives play in ensuring pension schemes are governed effectively and in the best interests of members,” Brown said.
“The AMNT is a leading voice in supporting member-nominated trustees and promoting high standards of governance across the pensions industry, and I feel honoured to be able to contribute to this crucial work.
“During this period of major changes within the pensions industry, we must ensure we all remain focused on improving member outcomes and continuing to strengthen the voice of the members.
“Now, more than ever, direct representation at the decision-making table is the absolute minimum that members of any scheme should expect.”
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Sackers adds pair to lawyer line-up
Law firm Sackers has appointed two new associates, Louise McRae and Annabella Hwang. The firm now has 79 lawyers on its roster.
McRae joins from Eversheds Sutherland, where she trained and qualified. She covers a wide range of issues, advising trustees, employers, master trusts, and superfunds.
Hwang joins from bulk annuity provider Pension Insurance Corporation. She advises trustees and employers across a range of sectors.
David Saunders, senior partner at Sackers, said: “As the leading specialist law firm to the pensions industry, we continue to invest in our people at all levels to ensure our clients benefit from well-resourced, high-performing teams.”
Moore to lead HR operations at Hymans
Hymans Robertson has promoted Steve Moore to HR director and appointed him to its management board. He has worked for the consultancy for almost 20 years and previously held roles at Barclays and EY.
Moore said: “Hymans Robertson has been providing services to clients across pensions and financial services for more than 100 years. As an independent partnership, our people and culture are both our foundation and driving force that have enabled us to achieve this longevity and our aspirations year after year.
“My role will enable me to deliver the support that the business needs to ensure strong alignment between our people and business strategies, so we continue to deliver the service and support that our clients rely on.”
Fouracre moves to Nomura to lead insti distribution
Nomura Asset Management has hired James Fouracre from Ruffer as head of UK institutional. In his new role, Fouracre will oversee the asset manager’s UK institutional distribution strategy.
At Ruffer, Fouracre was head of defined contribution and later took on oversight of global policies on consultant relations and retirement. He has previously worked at HSBC Asset Management, Tullet Prebon, and Castlestone Management.
Douglas Stewart, head of Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Nomura, said the appointment “reflects our firm’s commitment to expanding our institutional presence in the UK as a pillar of our 2030 growth strategy”.
He added: “James’ appointment comes at a time of significant change across the UK institutional market with allocators seeking increasingly diversified sources of return, greater access to private markets and more strategic investment partnerships in an increasingly complex macroeconomic environment.”
Keyridge names insti sales chief
Keyridge Asset Management has hired Joe Riddaway as head of institutional sales for the UK, a newly created role.
Riddaway joins Keyridge from ODDO BHF Asset Management, where he was responsible for business development in the UK and Ireland as well as global consultant relations.
He has also worked at Wellington Management, State Street Global Advisors, and Mercer.
Rob Williams, chief commercial officer at Keyridge, said Riddaway’s experience would be “instrumental as Keyridge continues to expand its institutional footprint”.
New leadership at IIMI
The Independent Investment Management Initiative (IIMI) has appointed Jock Glover as its next chief executive, with effect from 1 July. He succeeds Dani Hristova, who will remain on the organisation’s board.
Glover joins the IIMI with more than 30 years’ experience across asset management, wealth management, distribution and industry engagement. The IIMI is a specialist think tank focused on entrepreneurial, owner-managed investment firms.
In his new role, the IIMI said Glover would support the organisation’s work promoting boutique asset managers as the investment industry continues to face significant changes.
Jock Glover said: “The IIMI has built a unique and critical position within the industry as a voice for independent firms and a forum for collaboration, debate and best practice. I am very much looking forward to working closely with the board and our members to build on that work, strengthen engagement across the membership and help ensure boutique firms continue to thrive in a rapidly changing market.”
