IGG new Board Appointees

Independent Governance Group (IGG) today announces several new senior level appointments.

Mike Kirby assumes the role of Non-Executive Chair. Mike will work closely with Andrew Bradshaw and the Executive Team to oversee IGG’s strategic direction and ensure that the Group continues to evolve its offering. With over three decades’ experience in asset management and financial services, Mike brings deep expertise in governance, compliance and risk management to IGG.

Chantel Garfield will join IGG as CFO, with an extensive background in financial operations. Prior to this, Chantel served as Group CFO for several years at Charles Taylor, a claims and technology solutions provider to the global insurance market. In addition, Chantel spent a decade at LexisNexis, a global provider of legal, regulatory and business information, ultimately as Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).

Grant Suckling, previously IGG’s Chief Product Officer, assumes the role of Chief Commercial Officer. In this newly created role, Grant will be responsible for overseeing and driving commercial strategy, as well as the Group’s commercial operations.

Phil Hinson, previously Corporate Development Director, has been appointed to the role of Chief Corporate Development Officer. Phil will work with CEO Andrew Bradshaw on strategy, corporate development, corporate finance and stakeholder management.

The promotions follow last year’s investment in IGG by ECI Partners, a growth-focused mid-market private equity firm.

Andrew Bradshaw, CEO commented:

“We have an incredibly strong senior management team at IGG and these changes ensure that we are well positioned for the next stage of our growth.”

“I am excited to welcome Mike and Chantel to the IGG Team and I am delighted for Grant and Phil on their well-deserved promotions. I would also like to thank our outgoing CFO, Anthony Livingstone, for his significant contribution to the firm’s success.”

Mike Kirby, Non-Executive Chair commented:

”IGG is represented by an exceptional team of professionals with unmatched knowledge of the pensions industry. Furthermore, it benefits from a strong collaborative culture fostered over many years. I look forward to working with the leadership team, contributing to IGG’s evolution and further growth at this exciting time for the pensions governance industry.”

Michael Butler, Partner at ECI added:

“IGG is a growing business operating in an evolving market, all at a time when the pensions industry is increasingly important.”

“These changes mean that IGG is well equipped to maintain its leading position at the forefront of client service and market innovation.”

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