Lothian Pension Fund (LPF), the second largest local Government Pension Scheme provider in Scotland, has announced the appointment of Denise Le Gal as a new Non-Executive Director (NED) of the LPFE and LPFI Boards. The appointment is for four years, effective from 9 June 2025.
Denise is an experienced NED and Chair with a varied career across banking, pensions and local government. She also brings strong experience of FCA-regulated entities.
Denise has been involved in Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) since 2009 when she was appointed as Chair of Surrey Pension Fund. Denise is currently the Chair of Brightwell Pensions (formerly known as BT Pension Scheme Management) and of JPM Chase UK Retirement Plan. Until late 2024, Denise was also the Chair of the Brunel Pension Partnership, one of eight national LGPS Pools, bringing together c. £35bn investments of 10 likeminded funds.
Denise has previously been a board member of the:
• Local Government Authority’s Local Government Pension Committee (Chair)
• LGPS Scheme Advisory Board
• LAPFF (co-Chair).
David Vallery, Chief Executive Officer, Lothian Pension Fund said of Denise’s appointment:
“I’m delighted to welcome Denise Le Gal as our new non-Executive Director. She brings a wealth of experience across pensions and local government and from her previous Board positions. Her valuable insight and knowledge will be a great asset to LPF as we continue to grow and deliver outstanding pension and investment services to our members, employers and partner funds.”
Denise Le Gal comments on her new role:
“I’m very much looking forward to working with Lothian Pension Fund and being part of the LPFE and LPFI boards. LPF is in a unique position in Scotland, operating an FCA-regulated investment arm and with its strong commitment to responsible investment, this presents many opportunities for growth and collaboration.”