Aptia, a leading provider of pension administration, consultancy and actuarial services, has appointed Ian Burns as Head of Investment Consulting as it continues to strengthen its range of strategic advisory services for pension scheme trustees and sponsors.
Ian brings more than 30 years of experience in pensions and investment consulting, having advised trustee boards and corporate clients throughout his career. A qualified actuary, he has held senior leadership positions across some of the UK's largest professional services and employee benefits firms.
In his new role, Ian will lead Aptia's investment consulting proposition, supporting our clients with investment strategy, governance and risk management.
Prior to joining Aptia, Ian was a Principal in Investment Solutions at Gallagher, and before that, he served as Regional Market Leader for the North at Mercer, leading the firm's growth strategy across the region. He has also held senior positions at JLT Employee Benefits, KPMG, PwC, HSBC Actuaries and Consultants and Clerical Medical Investment Group.
Stuart Heatley, Aptia’s Consulting Leader, said: ‘Ian's appointment represents another positive step in the ongoing build of our consultancy business. His deep investment expertise, commercial leadership experience and passion for delivering client-focused solutions make him an outstanding addition to the team. We are delighted to welcome him to Aptia and look forward to the significant contribution he will make as we continue to grow our advisory capabilities.’
Ian Burns, Head of Investment Consulting at Aptia, said: ‘I'm delighted to be joining Aptia at such an exciting stage in its growth. Having spent my career advising both trustees and corporate clients, I'm looking forward to building on Aptia's existing investment expertise to help further create our market-leading consulting business. Together, we'll focus on delivering practical, innovative advice that supports robust decision-making and drives exceptional outcomes for both clients and pension scheme members.’
NOTES TO EDITORS
- A photo of Ian Burns is attached.
- 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.
- Aptia is the UK’s largest private-sector third-party administrator serving 1200 clients and more than 3 million members, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind.
- Aptia has a presence in the UK, US, India. 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
Sam Emery/ Emma Murphy/ Robbie Lawther/Bruno Aldridge, Quill PR
Email: Aptia@quillpr.com
