Sonia Gogna and Lindsay Kenny
This week’s movers include those at Broadstone and Local Pensions Partnership Investments.
LPPI appoints NED
24 April
Local Pensions Partnership Investments (LPPI) has appointed Sonia Gogna as non-executive director (NED).
Gogna has more than 20 years' experience in investment management, actuarial and pensions leadership, with expertise in outsourced chief investment and multi-asset investments, as well as strategy and distribution.
She previously worked at Aberdeen as global head of solutions, where she led on defined benefit, defined contribution, wealth and insurance solutions, and has also worked in senior roles at Aon, State Street and WTW.
Gogna is currently an independent board member of the Pension Protection Fund and chairs the Children's Investment Fund Foundation GP board.
She will succeed Sarah Laessig in the role who will step down after six and a half years.
LPPI board chair Jon Little said: "Sonia's deep expertise will be invaluable as LPPI continues to deliver strong long-term investment outcomes for its client funds. Her experience across both private and public sector investment environments brings new and important perspectives and reinforces our commitment to strong governance and strategic investment leadership.
"We are all extremely grateful to Sarah Laessig for her excellent contributions and commitment to LPPI over the past six and a half years. Her insight and leadership have played a key role in guiding the board, and we wish her all the best."
Gogna added: "With the Local Government Pension Scheme landscape evolving, I look forward to supporting LPPI's efforts to deliver strong investment performance while driving innovative collaborations in fund solutions, responsible investment and client experience. I'm ready to work alongside Jon, the board and the executive directors to help shape LPPI's future success."
By Jasmine Urquhart
Broadstone appoints SME business development consultant
23 April
Broadstone has appointed Lindsay Kenny as a business development consultant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Kenny brings more than 15 years' experience in employee benefits, business development and client relationship management and joins from Towergate where she worked as an employee benefits consultant.
In her new role, she will focus on delivering employee benefits solutions and wellbeing strategies to support SMEs to enhance employee engagement. She will work with the consultancy's clients to understand their needs, design and implement benefits packages and provide support.
Broadstone head of health and protection Brett Hill said: "We are thrilled to have Lindsay join our team – her extensive experience and passion for employee wellbeing make her a valuable addition. It is an exciting time to be at Broadstone as our employee benefits consulting team is growing quickly in response to the growing demand from businesses of all sizes for innovative and effective employee benefits solutions."
Kenny added: "I am excited to bring my energy, passion, and experience to a company that is shaping the future of employee benefits. Broadstone's dedication to delivering exceptional client service and creating meaningful, sustainable relationships is something I truly believe in. I look forward to contributing to the company's continued success and helping businesses develop employee benefits solutions that truly make a difference."
By Martin Richmond
