LCP has appointed Keryn James as independent chair of its board.

Jones will join LCP’s board as independent chair from 1 April 2024, replacing Graham Elton, who has retired from the role after nearly seven years. Jones was previously CEO at ERM and her other board roles include: Simens AG supervisory board, Opus Talent Solutions, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

People’s Partnership has announced the appointment of Alice Leighton as marketing director.

Previously head of brands, direct and customer at RSA, Leighton brings 20 years of industry experience to the role. Commenting on her appointment, Leighton said, “I’m delighted to be joining because it’s a rare opportunity to develop a brand and marketing for a financial services organisation with a heart - the member is central to everything it does. I’m therefore really excited to be leading the marketing function at People’s Partnership on their mission to help its members build stronger financial foundations across the UK.”

Aviva Investors has appointed Phillipa Grant, Elizabeth Ortiz and Jeremy Ho to its real assets responsible investment team.

Grant joins from AESG where she was a partner and global director of sustainability, and her new role will be director of sustainable investments. Ortiz was previously an assistant manager at KPMG and, in her new role as associate will focus on developing and delivering client sustainability objectives across private markets asset classes. Ho previously worked at Pyxis Wealth Advisors and proSapient and in his new role as analyst will be delivering sustainability research and due diligence for the growing private lending business.

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