Appointments

The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) has announced the appointment of Buck Consultants head of pensions policy Kevin LeGrand as vice president.

Sackers senior lawyer Ralph McClelland has been promoted to associate director.

State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) has increased the size of its defined contribution (DC) pensions team.

Tesco corporate pensions manager Karen Wake has left the scheme after her contract ran out, a spokeswoman has confirmed.

The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has appointed Jeremy Hill to provide legal services to its trustee company and investment arm.

The Investor Forum, set up to increase engagement from asset owners and managers, has been officially launched with Simon Fraser appointed chairman.

Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has appointed Sarah Aitken as head of institutional business, Europe and Middle East.

Xafinity Consulting has appointed Ben Bramhall as commercial director to help lead the expansion of its pension advisory service.

The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has appointed Kevin Smith to the newly-created role of chief service delivery officer.

Former MacFarlanes partner Jane Marshall has set up a consultancy to advise employers, in-house lawyers and trustees.