LGPS Central, the pension pool for the eight local government pension schemes in the Midlands, has announced the appointment of Nigel Peaple as director of policy.
Peaple brings more than 25 years of experience in public policy and government relations across the public and private sectors in the field of pensions and investments.
Many in the industry will know him based on the fact he most recently served as chief policy counsel, and prior to that director of policy and advocacy, at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).
While there, he led the association’s work on pension investment issues and UK growth.
In this newly created role, Peaple will lead LGPS Central’s work on public policy and external engagement.
His remit includes building relationships with key stakeholders, including the Treasury and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and shape LGPS Central’s contribution to the future of the LGPS at a time of major change.
The immediate focus will be supporting the company’s evolution as it responds to the government’s Fit for the Future reforms.
Nigel Peaple said: “The reforms underway across the LGPS sector represent a generational opportunity to enhance outcomes for members and support investment in the UK’s future. I look forward to working with colleagues and stakeholders to help make that vision a reality.”
Richard Law-Deeks, CEO of LGPS Central, said: he was “delighted to welcome Nigel to the team”.
Law-Deeks added that Peaple’s “insight, credibility and deep understanding of both government and pensions policy will be a major asset as we navigate a period of significant change and opportunity”.
“LGPS Central is evolving to meet the ambitions of our Partner Funds, the government and the wider economy and Nigel will help ensure we do that in a way that is collaborative, transparent and forward-looking,” Law-Deeks added.
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