West Midlands Pension Fund appoints Independent Person ahead of LGPS governance reforms

West Midlands Pension Fund has appointed Mandy Kaur-Sadler as its Independent Person from May 2026, adding depth of experience to the Fund’s governance arrangements ahead of incoming changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

The appointment reflects the Fund’s continued commitment to strong, transparent governance, and early action to welcome and embrace change in support of sound decision-making and good outcomes for members and employers.

Mandy is a Senior Trustee Director at Dalriada Trustees and brings significant experience from across the pensions sector, including the LGPS, and a strong understanding of governance in complex and highly regulated environments. She also has a strong connection to the West Midlands, bringing both professional expertise and regional insight to the role.

In the role, she will provide independent insight and challenge to support the Fund’s Pensions Committee across all aspects of investment, governance and pension administration. The role will strengthen the Committee’s approach as the regulatory landscape continues to evolve.

The appointment followed market engagement and a competitive selection process.

Quote from Rachel Brothwood. Executive Director, West Midlands Pension Fund: “This appointment strengthens our governance at an important point in time for the LGPS. Mandy brings significant pensions expertise, an independent perspective and a strong connection to the region, all of which will add real value to our Pensions Committee. We are committed to making sure the Fund is well placed to respond to change while continuing to deliver for our members and employers. I look forward to working with Mandy in this new role.”

Quote from Mandy Kaur-Sadler: “I am delighted to be appointed as the Independent Person to West Midlands Pension Fund at such an important time for the LGPS. With responsibility for around 330,000 members and over £20 billion in assets, the Fund plays a significant role in delivering long-term financial security for a large and diverse membership. I look forward to supporting the Pensions Committee through expert insight and objective constructive input in relation to the advice it receives, helping to ensure decision-making remains robust, transparent and aligned with best practice as the regulatory landscape continues to evolve.”

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Notes to editors

West Midlands Pension Fund is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and provides pension benefits for eligible local government and associated employers across the West Midlands.

The Fund is administered by City of Wolverhampton Council, which acts as the LGPS administering authority and is responsible for managing the Fund in line with LGPS Regulations.

The Fund has appointed Mandy Kaur-Sadler as its Independent Person from May 2026.

Mandy Kaur-Sadler is a Trustee Director at Dalriada and has experience advising across the pensions sector, including in public sector and regulated environments.

The Independent Person role is intended to provide independent professional insight and challenge to support good governance and effective decision-making across key areas of Fund activity.