Des Hogan is an experienced professional in the pension scheme sector, currently serving as Market Engagement Director at Equiniti since October 2017. Previous roles include Business Development Director, overseeing senior business development and consulting positions in defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes, with expertise in scheme administration, design, investment management, and liability de-risking. Des has held significant positions such as Head of Department at a large pension consultancy and a board member of an investment management company. Other past roles encompass self-employed pension consultancy and leadership positions at various firms, including aquilaheywood and PiRho Investment Consulting, where Des specialized in fiduciary management services for smaller to medium-sized pension schemes.