Alasdair joined the XPS team having previously spent 22 years with Mercer, where he accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in the North of England and Scotland.

Following the firm’s recent acquisition of Royal London’s corporate pensions business, Alasdair’s appointment is crucial in building the XPS team, developing the firm’s expertise and driving growth.

Gerry Devenney, head of Edinburgh office at XPS Pensions Group, said: “This role is integral to the growth and development of the Edinburgh office and XPS’s proposition in Scotland and we are convinced that Alasdair is the right person to do this. He is extremely well respected throughout the industry and brings with him a deep knowledge of investments and an extensive experience of managing key client accounts. Alasdair is a great addition to our investment team and we are very confident he will continue to help us to drive forward the XPS brand in Scotland.”

Alasdair added: “XPS have a wealth of expertise and talent within the business and many great clients that I am looking forward to working alongside. My depth of experience puts me in a great position to help grow the investment proposition in Scotland and the North of England. I am really excited to take on the challenge and to continue to build on the strong relationships XPS has with local businesses.”