Aptia, a leading provider of pension administration, consultancy and actuarial services, has appointed former Pensions Minister, Guy Opperman, as Strategic Adviser. 

Guy, who is the UK’s longest serving Pensions and Financial Inclusion Minister, will support Aptia’s growth plans in both administration and consulting and desire to improve outcomes for members and policyholders. He will particularly support Aptia in its focus on proposition, LGPS and ambitions to be at the forefront of Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) pensions as they develop. 

Guy Opperman served as Pensions and Financial Inclusion Minister for five years between 2017-2022. During this time, he was responsible for the expansion of auto enrolment and master trusts, and pioneering CDC pensions, as well as multiple other reforms to the UK Pensions and Retirement systems. He also spearheaded the introduction of the Pensions Schemes Bill which led to the introduction of pensions dashboards. 

Guy has also held roles in the UK Government in the Home Office, HM Treasury, and Transport departments. 

Malcolm Reynolds, Aptia’s UK President, said: ‘As the UK’s longest-serving pensions minister, Guy brings unparalleled expertise and credibility to the industry. His deep understanding of the challenges posed by an ageing population - and the solutions required to address this - enables him to inspire meaningful change. 

‘Guy will play an integral part in helping Aptia lead the transformation of pensions administration, driving innovation and ensuring our services evolve to meet the future needs of our clients.’ 

Guy Opperman said: ‘I am proud to be helping Aptia. I have done my own due diligence on the pension administration firms, and I have been impressed by the fact that Aptia has invested massively in new technology and an expanded team to drive better results and outcomes for trustees and members. They are also hiring very good people and clearly have a plan to transform their position in this market. 

‘Throughout my 14 years in public service, I’ve seen how vital it is to ensure people feel confident about all aspects of their retirement. Aptia’s dedication to shaping a pensions system that is fair, adaptable, and forward-thinking makes this an exciting opportunity to help them drive meaningful change for millions of savers.’

NOTES TO EDITORS 

• Founded to shape the future of pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Aptia is a leading UK pensions administrator and US employee benefits administrator dedicated to simplifying complexity for businesses and individuals. It brings together cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to help organisations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and confidence.
• With a presence in the US, UK, India, and Portugal, Aptia supports over six million people and more than 1,100 clients, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind.  
• Aptia’s strength lies in the combination of smart technology and expert teams, ensuring that managing pensions, health, and insurance is more effective. By focusing on innovation, accessibility, and client success, Aptia helps businesses take care of their people, so they can focus on what they do best. 

For more information contact: 

Corinne Gladstone, Aptia Head of Corporate Communications & Public Relations.
Email: media.enquiries@aptia-group.com 
Tel: 07989 448075