Several appointments have been made in the financial and pension industry. Aviva has announced three new appointments to the Aviva Master Trust board, including Rita Butler-Jones, Fiona Matthews, and Rekha Owen. Aviva Investors has also appointed Anna Chong and Michalis Ditsas to its global fixed income team.
Gillian Taberner has been appointed as the new director for the £11.1bn South Yorkshire Pensions Authority (SYPA) pension fund. Tikehau Capital has added to its compliance team with the appointment of Alexandre Baladès and Andrew Craven. Goldman Sachs Asset Management has announced the appointment of Carolyn Schuster-Woldan as a managing director in its UK fiduciary management/OCIO team.
Partners Group has appointed Tarak Mehta as partner in the firm’s private equity business and co-head of its goods and products vertical. Nedgroup Investments has appointed Denis Skeate to its client team, following a string of high-profile hires. Standard Life has promoted Claire Altman to the newly established position of business development and origination director.
Neuberger Berman has appointed Mohammad Alderbass as managing director, with a role that includes institutional client coverage and MENA equities portfolio management. The CFA Institute has announced its board of governors, with Marshall Bailey re-elected as chair and Tricia Rothschild elected as vice chair.
Other appointments include Marc Novara, Sasha Cisar, and Robert Gütter at NEST Sammelstiftung, Roger Pim at NTR, Mario Bertschi at Publica, Doris Santillana at RBC BlueBay Asset Management, and Susanne Ballauff and Gregor Asshoff at Faros. These appointments reflect the ongoing evolution and growth of the financial and pension industry, with a focus on expanding global presence, strengthening compliance, and developing new business strategies.
The appointments also highlight the importance of experienced professionals in key roles, with many of the new appointees bringing significant industry expertise and a strong track record of success. As the industry continues to navigate complex challenges and opportunities, these appointments are likely to play a key role in shaping the future of the financial and pension sector.
Overall, the appointments demonstrate a commitment to building strong teams and leveraging expertise to drive growth, innovation, and success in the industry. With a focus on developing new business strategies, expanding global presence, and strengthening compliance, these appointments are likely to have a positive impact on the financial and pension sector in the coming years.