Lifestyle Article - Barnett Waddingham appoints experienced Actuary

 Barry has been appointed to provide pensions advice and risk management solutions to LGPS clients and support them meet their objectives. He will be responsible for, and fund actuary to, a number of LGPS funds. His remit includes developing the strategy of the public sector consulting practice, identifying needs of the Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) market and developing solutions to LGPS technical issues to ensure clients get optimal outcomes.

 Barry joins the business after 22 years at Hymans Robertson, where he was Head of the LGPS Actuarial Practice. He has significant experience in the industry and was previously fund actuary to a number of LGPS funds, including Greater Manchester, the largest LGPS fund in the UK.

 He has joined a team in the Glasgow office in September.

 Barry McKay, Associate and Actuary at Barnett Waddingham, said; “Barnet Waddingham has achieved outstanding success and growth in recent years, resulting in investment and development of efficient technology to support and deliver an exceptional service to clients. Even though Barnett Waddingham grown significantly our structure allows us to adapt and be flexible and keep the culture of the firm, which is so important.

 “I am very impressed with the culture and feel of the firm. I am looking forward to helping continue this success and working with Public Sector clients to develop innovative but pragmatic solutions needed as the LGPS continues to evolve.”

 Graeme Muir, Partner at Barnett Waddingham, said; “Barry is well known in the LGPS sector and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Barnett Waddingham. Barry joins us at an exciting time for our LGPS team and further strengthens the team as we help our clients navigate the challenges ahead.“