IGG hires Louise Davey as Head of Policy and External Affairs

IGG has appointed Louise Davey, The Pension Regulator’s (TPR’s) interim Director of Regulatory, Policy, Analysis and Advice as its Head of Policy and External Affairs.

Davey will support IGG to understand the impact of regulatory developments and developing regulatory strategy. Davey will lead the development and implementation of regulatory policies and procedures to ensure IGG continues to lead the industry in driving up standards and has a strong voice in the development of pensions policy on scheme governance.

Davey will bring a wealth of experience to the role, having joined TPR as a DB funding case manager 17 years ago. In her time at TPR, she has overseen the development and introduction of key initiatives including the new DB funding code, TPR’s Superfunds guidance, the DC value for money framework and TPR’s General Code of Practice – consistently championing high standards of trusteeship.

As Head of Policy and External Affairs, Davey will be fulfilling a newly created role within IGG, demonstrating the company’s growth and adding a further service for the business to tap into. She joins shortly after the launch of IGGiQ, an innovative data-driven platform to digitally enhance pension scheme management, and IGGnite, a new offering created to provide operationally streamlined and cost-effective professional trusteeship and scheme management services.

Commenting on the news, Lou Davey said:

“I am delighted to be joining the talented, multi-disciplinary team at award winning IGG. I am looking forward to applying my experience of leading the development of regulatory policy at TPR to my new role, helping to develop effective solutions to the challenges that pension schemes and their members face in the fast changing landscape, and ensuring that IGG’s voice is further amplified in the industry.”

Also commenting, CEO Andrew Bradshaw said:

“IGG has always played a key role in in the industry and is fully engaged with all relevant bodies. We are committed to continued innovation as we look to work with others to drive up governance standards. The creation of the role of Head of Policy and External Affairs, and hiring Lou, is a key part of achieving this goal. Lou will work with our existing Professional Excellence Board and TPR to ensure that we continue to operate to the highest industry standards. Having chaired the working group that introduced the first set of standards for trusteeship, I am pleased that IGG continues to be at the forefront of improving and strengthening governance standards. Lou will be a real asset to IGG, as well as the schemes we work with and the wider industry.”