Investment - Articles - PPF co-opts independent advisor to investment committee

 Mike J O'Brien, has been co-opted as an independent advisor to the Pension Protection Fund's investment committee.

 Working in a personal capacity, he has been co-opted for three years and will provide advice and support to the existing two non-executive and two executive committee members.

 PPF Chairman, Lady Barbara Judge, said: "We want to make sure that we have sufficient independent investment knowledge and experience on the committee to help me, and my Board colleagues, provide the right challenge and support to the executive team when making decisions. "Mike brings a vast depth of experience to this role and I believe he will make an invaluable contribution as the PPF continues to grow its investment portfolio and moves towards financial self-sufficiency by 2030."

 Added Mike J O'Brien: "I am delighted to have been co-opted on to the PPF's investment committee, particularly at this important time when the organisation is set to become one of the biggest financial institutions in the UK "I believe I can use my personal knowledge and experience to provide the support the committee needs to make sure that its assets are invested in the best way possible so the PPF can continue to provide protection to its members, now and in the future."