Pensions - Articles - Mercer boosts Scottish market with new senior hire

 Mercer has hired Neil Puxley as a Partner in its Retirement, Risk and Finance business.

 Mr Puxley will be based in Mercer’s Edinburgh office where he will lead on existing client work, advising both trustees and companies on a broad range of pension issues, as well as being heavily involved in sales and new business development across Scotland.

 Before joining Mercer, Mr Puxley was a Principal for Aon Hewitt and a Partner at Watson Wyatt, where he was responsible for its Scottish actuarial team.

 Mark Condron, Senior Partner and UK Leader in Mercer’s Retirement, Risk and Finance business said: “Mercer has a huge amount to offer in the Scottish market and Neil will be supporting our growth in the region. He is an excellent addition to our senior team with a strong pedigree in corporate and trustee consulting and operating at the highest level in our industry. His appointment demonstrates our commitment to attracting the very best candidates into our organisation."

 Mr Puxley has over 23 years of actuarial experience across a number of industry sectors.