Andrew joins from Mercer where he headed up the firm’s Edinburgh office and led on actuarial consulting, defined contribution, investment and strategy. Prior to this, Andrew was deputy Leader of KPMG's corporate consulting team in Scotland, where he played a key role in growing the pension team from inception.
He brings a wealth of experience in corporate advisory, risk transfer and consolidation vehicles having advised a wide range of corporate and trustee clients on pension and employee benefit strategies: including FTSE companies, multinationals, family businesses, professional bodies and charities.
His expertise also includes implementing innovative solutions such as captives and surety bonds as alternatives to traditional pension insurance transactions.
Andrew’s new role at BW will be focused on driving innovation and delivering client-focused solutions across pensions consultancy. He will be based in Scotland and will work closely with BW's actuarial consulting team to expand the firm's capabilities and client base across the region.
Andrew Simpson, Actuarial Consulting Partner at Barnett Waddingham, said: "I'm thrilled to be joining Barnett Waddingham and Howden, an innovative, energised, and growth-oriented organisation where collaboration truly makes a difference. What excites me most is the opportunity to work alongside talented colleagues, expand our presence together, and solve complex problems that improve people's lives. I'm looking forward to contributing to the growth."
Ruth Thomas, Partner and Head of Actuarial Consulting at Barnett Waddingham, said: "I'm very happy to welcome Andrew to BW, and excited about what lies ahead. I look forward to the impact Andrew will make as we shape the future of Actuarial Consulting and the wider pension consultancy business.
Andrew’s industry knowledge and particularly, his insight into the Scottish market will be invaluable as we continue to grow our pensions business across all areas. “
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