TPT Investment Management strengthens investment capabilities

TPT Investment Management (TPTIM), the fiduciary management company and part of the TPT Retirement Solutions Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of workplace pensions is announcing Martin Shimell has joined the business as Senior Investment Manager.

In his new role, Martin is responsible for leading TPTIM’s portfolio management activities, the development of innovative investment strategies and helping to guide the team in carrying out its fiduciary duty across economic cycles. He will report to Peter Smith, Head of Investment at TPTIM.

Martin will be able to draw on a wealth of investment experience in his new role. With more than 15 years in the industry, his expertise will be an asset in achieving TPTIM’s growth plans. Prior to joining TPT, Martin served as an investment specialist in the OCIO team at Schroders Investment Management.

Before this, Martin worked in the in-house pensions and investments team at Centrica, focusing on strategic asset allocation and the effective implementation of their LDI strategy. Martin began his career as an analyst at Mercer, before spending nine years at Willis Towers Watson as an investment consultant.  

Martin’s appointment comes at an important time for TPTIM as it has recently launched several new collective investment funds for UK pension schemes, including a Real Assets Fund and a Private Credit Fund. 

Commenting on the appointment, Peter Smith, Head of Investment at TPT Investment Management, said: 

"We are excited to welcome Martin to the investment team. His proven investment expertise and strategic acumen in fiduciary management will help widen the team’s knowledge and elevate TPTIM’s capabilities. Martin’s extensive investment experience will be highly valued by our clients.”

Martin Shimell, Senior Investment Manager at TPTIM, notes: 

“I’m looking forward to developing investment strategies that align with our commitment to delivering exceptional value and outcomes for scheme members. I am keen to engage with new and existing funds to maximise TPTIM’s ambitious plans for growth and build upon the real momentum the company has achieved to date.”