Local Pensions Partnership Investments (LPP Investments) has appointed Louise Warden as Head of Real Estate and Indirect Infrastructure, alongside a series of new strategic appointments.

Louise, previously Head of Real Estate, has been with LPP Investments for more than five years and will now be responsible for coordination and strategy for the firm’s real estate and infrastructure investment pooling vehicles (IPVs).

Dev Jadeja has also been appointed as Deputy Chief Investment Officer (CIO). In this new role, he will lead LPP Investments’ indirect investment activities across all asset classes, directing strategy for the pool’s multi-asset investment and whole scheme management approach.

Chris Rule, Chief Executive Officer at Local Pensions Partnership Investments, said:

“Louise and Dev bring extensive knowledge and leadership abilities to their new roles, and we know they will have a positive impact on the shaping of our business strategy and the assets we manage on behalf of our LGPS clients. We’re also proud that we’ve been able to find the skills and experience these key leadership positions required from within our existing team. This proves that LPP Investments is able to recruit and nurture the talent we need for potential growth.”

In addition to these appointments, LPP Investments has made several key internal promotions in its investment team. Lee Belfield has been promoted to Investment Director, Direct Infrastructure; Julia Carter to Portfolio Manager, Direct Infrastructure, and Annabel Bates has been confirmed as Senior Analyst for Infrastructure.

LPP Investments also recently welcomed William Edwards who joined in January as Deputy Portfolio Manager in the direct infrastructure team.

Chris Rule, added:

“As the LGPS sector and our business evolve, recruiting a blend of experience, skills, and backgrounds offers the team fresh perspectives and thoughtful decision-making. These appointments and promotions reflect our commitment to developing excellence in leadership to help navigate LPP Investments through a changing investment environment.

“The LGPS is on the cusp of generational change and we are well-prepared to respond to the opportunities and challenges that presents.”