Appointments

Michelle McGregor Smith has announced her intention to retire from British Airways Pensions Investment Management (BAPIM) after over three decades working with the schemes.

The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) has elected Tim Phillips as vice-president, taking over the office from Lorraine Harper.

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has appointed Mike Ridley as head of restructuring and published a further guidance note for schemes facing insolvency events.

Capital Cranfield has appointed former Aon senior partner Kevin Wesbroom as a professional trustee.

Now Pensions chief executive (CEO) Troy Clutterbuck has stepped down from the role with immediate effect.

Bristol-based BBS Consultants & Actuaries (BBS) has announced it will open a London office later this year to meet increased demand from clients in the South East of England.

Royal London has announced the appointment of Barry O'Dwyer, previously head of UK for Standard Life Aberdeen, as its new group chief executive to replace outgoing Phil Loney.

Barnett Waddingham has appointed seven partners and promoted 28 of its employees to associate level from 1 June as part of its continued growth.

Northern LGPS has appointed Councillor Gerald Cooney as chairman, replacing Paul Doughty who has held the role on an interim basis since January.

Pensions and risk consultancy Hymans Robertson has appointed two equity partners and five partners from across the firm.