Appointments

Pentrus has appointed Simon Lawrence as associate independent trustee, in an expansion of its team.

Hymans Robertson has hired Jerry Edmondson as head of communications and engagement.

Friends Life has placed David Hynam in the newly-created role of UK chief executive.

National Association of Pension Funds chief executive Joanne Segars has been elected as chair of the European Federation for Retirement Provision.

Towers Watson has appointed benefits financing specialist Lisa Stay to its International Consulting Group.

State Street Global Advisors has appointed Nigel Aston as managing director and head of UK defined contribution.

B&CE has appointed Christine Brightwell as director of regulatory governance and risk.

Buck Consultants has appointed Peter Quinton as head of annuity placement in a bid to grow its annuity business.

Scottish law firm Brodies has added Alison Shackleton as a partner.

Bridge Trustees, the trustee arm of law firm Eversheds, has appointed Julia Delaney as chief trust executive.