Redington has appointed Kieran Harkin as managing director of its investment consulting team.
Harkin has more than 20 years of experience assisting DB and DC pension schemes throughout the full gamut of services, from risk management to manager selection to core investment strategy and sustainable investment.
Prior to joining Mercer, he served as head of LGPS Investment, providing direct advice to Funds as well as managing the overall market strategy. He formerly held a variety of senior positions at companies like JLT, KPMG, and PWC.
Harkin will provide guidance and assistance as the team works to improve its service to LGPS customers.
Redington deputy CEO Zoe Taylor says: “A combination of bear-market returns, higher inflation and tight monetary policy has created a challenging backdrop for UK pension schemes, and triggered a host of repercussions surrounding regulations, investments and operations alike.
“Our investment consulting team has been working extremely hard to help our DB and DC clients navigate these changing market conditions. Kieran’s wide-ranging experience will be invaluable as we continue to explore new ways of building on this work, as well as expanding our proposition for LGPS funds. We couldn’t be more pleased to have him on board.”
Harkin says “Over the past 15 years, Redington has built a reputation for having a great culture and a firm commitment to delivering an outcome-focused service which ensures stakeholder alignment across all decisions taken. This approach strongly aligns with my own, so I am excited to get started with this new challenge and have a hand in helping an even wider range of clients achieve the best possible outcomes for their beneficiaries.”