IGG welcomes new Non-Executive Chair and CFO for next phase of growth 

28/03/2025
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The UK’s leading provider of professional pensions trusteeship and governance services, Independent Governance Group (IGG), today announces several new senior level appointments. 

Mike Kirby assumes the role of Non-Executive Chair, having previously worked with ECI as CEO of KB Associates. Mike will work closely with Andrew Bradshaw and the Executive Team to oversee IGG’s strategic direction and ensure that the Group continues to evolve its offering. With over three decades’ experience in asset management and financial services, Mike brings deep expertise in governance, compliance and risk management to IGG. 

Chantel Garfield will join IGG as CFO, with an extensive background in financial operations. Prior to this, Chantel served as Group CFO for several years at Charles Taylor, a claims and technology solutions provider to the global insurance market. In addition, Chantel spent a decade at LexisNexis, a global provider of legal, regulatory and business information, ultimately as Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).   

Andrew Bradshaw

We have an incredibly strong senior management team at IGG and these changes ensure that we are well positioned for the next stage of our growth.

I am excited to welcome Mike and Chantel to the IGG Team. I would also like to thank our outgoing CFO, Anthony Livingstone, for his significant contribution to the firm’s success.”

Andrew Bradshaw

CEO, IGG

IGG is represented by an exceptional team of professionals with unmatched knowledge of the pensions industry. Furthermore, it benefits from a strong collaborative culture fostered over many years. I look forward to working with the leadership team, contributing to IGG’s evolution and further growth at this exciting time for the pensions governance industry.”

Mike Kirby

Non-Executive Chair, IGG

IGG is a growing business operating in an evolving market, all at a time when the pensions industry is increasingly important.

These changes mean that IGG is well equipped to maintain its leading position at the forefront of client service and market innovation.”

Michael Butler

Partner, ECI

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