Appointments

Sue Applegarth is to become chief executive of the Superannuation Arrangements of the University of London (SAUL) Trustee Company from November.

Grant Thornton has announced the appointment of Kevin Hollister as associate director within its pensions advisory business.

Barnett Waddingham has expanded its investment consultant team to 40 with the appointments of Rebecca Carse and Simon Cohen.

Roy Porter has joined B&CE, provider of The People's Pension, as business development director to help the firm as it adapts to sweeping pension reforms.

The Association of Corporate Trustees (TACT) has appointed Mark Homer as chairman of its pensions committee.

Independent trustee firm Capital Cranfield has named Neil McPherson as managing director from August.

Quantum Advisory has appointed Sean Gilfeather as a principal consultant and actuary.

Jane Barker is to become the next chairman of the UK board of Mercer.

Former BP Pension Trustees chief executive officer Sally Bridgeland is joining Avida International as a senior adviser.

Sackers senior partner Ian Pittaway has been voted chairman of the Association of Professional Pension Trustees (APPT).