LGPS Central
Patrick O'Hara is currently the Director of Responsible Investment and Engagement at LGPS Central Limited since January 2021. Prior to this role, Patrick served as the Senior Responsible Investment Analyst at USS Investment Management from December 2014 to December 2020. Patrick also worked at Aviva Investors as an ESG Analyst from September 2007 to November 2013. Patrick holds a Master's Degree in Sustainable Development from the University of Surrey and a BA Hons in Economics and Public Policy from Leeds Beckett University.
LGPS Central
We are one of eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in England and Wales, providing investment management services to the local government pension funds of Cheshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire. These Partner Funds are both our clients and our shareholders and hold combined assets of £56bn, managed on behalf of over 1 million LGPS members and 2000 participating employers. With a long-term perspective and a commitment to responsible investment, LGPS Central aims to deliver strong investment returns for the benefit of local government pensioners, employees and employers. We manage assets across public and private markets, both internally and through externally appointed fund managers. Our aim is to use the combined buying power of our Partner Funds to reduce costs, improve investment returns and widen the range of available asset classes for investment.