Emmanual Bocquet has been appointed as Chief Investment Officer of Lothian Pension Fund with effect from 1 November 2023. Emmanuel will succeed Bruce Miller who, earlier this year, announced his decision to retire. Bruce will remain in place until the end of January to support a smooth transition with Emmanuel.
Emmanuel is an experienced Investment professional who joins LPF from TPT Retirement Solutions, a pension fund consolidator where he has spent the past seven years as deputy CIO, managing multiple schemes across strategic portfolio construction, investment manager selection for all asset classes and reporting to stakeholders. Prior to TPT, Emmanuel spent over ten years at the in-house investment management arm of the National Grid UK pension scheme, latterly as head of alternative investments.
Emmanuel began his career in 1994 at Credit Lyonnais Securities with responsibilities for interest rate derivatives trading, moving on to similar roles at ANZ Investment Bank and subsequently HypoVereinsBank. Prior to joining the National Grid UK pension scheme Emmanuel worked at Gulf International Bank where he was responsible for managing a systematic investment programme.
Emmanuel holds a masters in engineering from École Centrale Paris and graduated from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris. He is also a CFA charterholder.
David Vallery, the CEO of LPFE said:
“I’m pleased to appoint Emmanuel to the role of CIO for Lothian Pension Fund. Emmanuel has a strong CV of proven success in the financial sector and I’m confident that his experience and knowledge will benefit LPF and further enrich the great work that we’re doing for our members, employers and partner funds.”
Emmanuel Bocquet, Chief Investment Officer, Lothian Pension Fund said:
“Lothian Pension Fund is unique within the Scottish LGPS sector in operating an FCA-regulated investment arm. It’s well known in the industry for its commitment to sustainably growing its pension fund through good stewardship of its assets. I’m delighted to be joining to continue the great work of the team and delivering the very best service to our members, employers and partner funds.”