The London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) has appointed Robert Branagh as its new managing director.

Branagh, who remains president of the Pensions Management Institute, is replacing Mike Allen who has been with the LPFA since it began in 1990.

With over 30 years’ experience working in UK pensions, Branagh will be responsible for managing key stakeholder relationships and ensuring its obligations are delivered to the “highest standard”.

LPFA chairman, Sir Merrick Cockell, said: “I am very pleased to welcome Robert Branagh to LPFA. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. This is an exciting time to join LPFA and the board and I look forward to working with Robert as LPFA continues to move forward.

“I would like to thank Mike Allen for his contribution and dedication to LPFA; he joined the day we were formed. Mike Allen has been instrumental in driving LPFA’s continuing success and will be greatly missed.”

Branagh added: “I am delighted to join LPFA and I welcome the challenges ahead. This is an interesting time for the industry and I am eager to explore new opportunities to work with employers so that we are delivering an improved and stable funding level, and a sustainable pension for our members”.

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