Nick Clark has been appointed to Head of Pensions Actuarial. In this role he will have responsibility for ensuring that LCP’s commercial and people strategies are closely aligned. Nick is an experienced actuary with over 25 years consulting experience. He has several high-profile Scheme Actuary appointments for the Firm and advised the Trustee of the Wates Pension Fund on the landmark Clara transaction that was agreed in December 2024.
Nick will pass on his current role as Head of the Firm’s Winchester office to Victoria Snowden.
Jon Forsyth will become Head of Pensions Developments to lead the firm’s response to emerging pensions policy and industry change, ensuring clients receive timely and expert advice. The role will drive horizon scanning, thought leadership and cross firm collaboration, strengthening LCP’s presence and influence across the pensions landscape while overseeing research outputs and engagement with key industry stakeholders. Jon has over 15 years’ experience providing advice to both pension scheme trustees and sponsoring employers and advises some of the UK’s largest pension schemes. He is also Chair of the Society of Pension Professionals Defined Benefits Committee.
The new roles have been created in response to the evolving pensions landscape, with DB schemes now considering a wider spectrum of options. This includes emerging superfund options and the new surplus rules for schemes that want to run on, presenting viable alternatives to more traditional insurance transactions.
Michelle Wright, Head of Pensions Strategy, LCP commented: “DB schemes are facing a broader set of choices and fresh challenges, and the pace of change continues to increase. Against that backdrop, trustees and sponsors need advice that is clear, holistic and grounded in practical experience.
“Our two new roles will bring exactly that and will help ensure clients receive integrated, forward-looking advice across all stages of their journey. Nick brings leading industry experience and strong client relationships, alongside a proven track record of people management. Jon’s industry knowledge and expertise will ensure our firm and our clients stay ahead of developments and are well-placed to navigate risks and opportunities in what is a fast evolving regulatory environment.”
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