28 November 2024, London – Pensions for Purpose, the fast-growing, Certified B Corp which helps pension funds invest sustainably and for positive impact, today announced significant additions to its Advisory Group, welcoming 12new members while retainingeight experienced advisers for extended terms.
The appointments mark a major strengthening of expertise in sustainable investing within the UK institutional investment and asset management industries, bringing together senior leaders from one of Britain's largest pension schemes, influential asset managers, major investment consultants, LGPS, insurers and legal specialists. This breadth of expertise across the investment chain – from the most large and influential to small impact-focused boutiques – demonstrates the growing momentum behind sustainable investing and reinforces Pensions for Purpose's commitment to driving change amongst key institutional investor audiences.
As members of the Advisory Group, these industry leaders will provide strategic guidance on market developments, help shape educational initiatives and contribute to the advancement of sustainable and impact investing within the United Kingdom. Their collective expertise will help Pensions for Purpose develop practical solutions that address challenges facing pension funds, such as implementing impact measurement frameworks, reporting standards and effective approaches to integrating sustainability considerations into investment strategies.The addition of expertise from the insurance sector provides valuable insights, enhancing existing knowledge and enabling Pensions for Purpose to develop more comprehensive solutions for institutional investors.
New appointments
The newly appointed advisers will serve three-year terms from November 2024 to November 2027, include:
Dr Stavros Siokos, Astarte Capital
Piers Lowson, Baillie Gifford
Maggie Loo, Bridges Fund Management
Rod Chau, CitizensAdvice
Andrew Dawber, Civitas
Mark Cliff, Fidelity Master Trust*
Sophie Gioanni, ILX
Laura Chapman, London CIV
Kathy Ryan, M&G
Tess Page, Mercer
Anthony Chisnall, Osmosis Investment Management
Helen Shay, UniversitiesSuperannuation Scheme
Continuing members
The following established members will continue their valuable contributions with extended three-year terms:
Edward Palmer, Alpha Real Capital
Alex Jones, Greater Manchester Pension Fund
Sanjay Joshi, Hymans Robertson
Pippa Rudling, Jupiter Asset Management
Nick Spencer, Milliman
Ian Warner, Pinsent Masons
Felix Weston, Squire Patton Boggs
Sophia Harrison, Vidett
Charlotte O’Leary, Chief Executive Officer at Pensions for Purposes said: "We are delighted to welcome so many accomplished professionals to our Advisory Group. Their collective expertise and diverse perspectives will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission of promoting sustainable and impact investment. We are equally grateful to our continuing members who have already made substantial contributions to our initiative."
The new appointments were effective from November 2024, with terms running through November 2027. Continuing members' terms have been extended through October 2025 or 2026, depending on their initial appointment dates.
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