Aptia, a leading provider of pension administration, consultancy and actuarial services, has appointed Ian Burns as Head of Investment Consulting as it continues to strengthen its range of strategic advisory services for pension scheme trustees and sponsors.
Ian brings more than 30 years of experience in pensions and investment consulting, having advised trustee boards and corporate clients throughout his career. A qualified actuary, he has held senior leadership positions across some of the UK’s largest professional services and employee benefits firms.
In his new role, Ian will lead Aptia’s investment consulting proposition, supporting our clients with investment strategy, governance and risk management.
Prior to joining Aptia, Ian was a Principal in Investment Solutions at Gallagher, and before that, he served as Regional Market Leader for the North at Mercer, leading the firm’s growth strategy across the region. He has also held senior positions at JLT Employee Benefits, KPMG, PwC, HSBC Actuaries and Consultants and Clerical Medical Investment Group.
“Ian’s appointment represents another positive step in the ongoing build of our consultancy business. His deep investment expertise, commercial leadership experience and passion for delivering client-focused solutions make him an outstanding addition to the team. We are delighted to welcome him to Aptia and look forward to the significant contribution he will make as we continue to grow our advisory capabilities.”
Stuart Heatley, Aptia’s Consulting Leader
“I’m delighted to be joining Aptia at such an exciting stage in its growth. Having spent my career advising both trustees and corporate clients, I’m looking forward to building on Aptia’s existing investment expertise to help further create our market-leading consulting business. Together, we’ll focus on delivering practical, innovative advice that supports robust decision-making and drives exceptional outcomes for both clients and pension scheme members.”
Ian Burns, Head of Investment Consulting at Aptia
