Local Pensions Partnership Investments (LPPI) has onboarded 25 new joiners, including 15 from Brunel Pensions Partnership.

The new hires will work across LPPI’s investment, legal, compliance and operations teams. Brunel Pensions Partnership chief operating officer, Joe Webster, is also joining LPPI’s Executive Committee, where he will lead the pool’s technology and data teams as it develops new solutions for partner funds. The new hires will be spread across LPPI’s London offices and its new Bristol offices. Three of the new roles are in client management to support LPPI’s increase in partner funds, specifically: senior manager, Chris Crozier, manager, Bethan Jones, and senior associate, Alice Spikings.

Procentia has announced the appointment of Jen Tippin as group chief executive officer.

Tippin will join Procentia at the beginning of September, succeeding Liam McGrath, who is stepping down at the end of June. She previously worked at NatWest Group as group chief operating officer. Prior to joining NatWest, Tippin held several senior roles at Lloyds Banking Group, including group director, people and productivity. In addition, she brings strong governance experience from her roles on the Boards of Morgan Sindall and HMRC.

Origo has appointed John Parker as head of master trusts.

Parker brings over 20 years of experience to his new role, spanning pensions, wealth and financial technology. He has held several senior positions at organisations such as Pension Lab, Moneyhub, CTC and iPipeline. In his career, Parker has worked with pension providers, master trusts, advisers and fintech firms to modernise customer journeys, improve operational efficiency and deliver better consumer outcomes. In his new role, he will support the development of digital pension automation and transfer capabilities across the UK market. In addition to his new role at Origo, Parker is also a practising financial adviser.

Quantum Advisory has announced the promotion of Paul Francis to partner.

Francis joined Quantum Advisory as a principal investment consultant in 2020, bringing over 20 years of experience in the investment industry. He has previously worked at Broadstone, Kempen Capital Management, JLT Employee Benefits and WTW. In his new role, Francis is responsible for leading investment services and fiduciary management for a portfolio of clients at the firm. Francis is based in the firm’s London office and is part of the investment team.

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