The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has made two appointments to senior roles as it looks to "bolster" expertise in areas such as asset management and investment.

TPR confirmed that Julian Lyne has been appointed interim executive director of market oversight for one year, covering the role for Neil Bull, who has been away from the business for an extended period.

Lyne joins from Newton Investments (part of BNYM), where he was chief commercial officer, responsible for driving Newton’s commercial proposition and amplifying the Newton investment brand globally.

Prior to this, he held various client and consultant relations roles covering defined contribution and defined benefit pension arrangements, including senior roles at F&C Investments, HSBC, JPMorgan, and Fidelity.

In addition to this, SV Rangan has been appointed as senior adviser.

Rangan is an experienced financial service leader with over 35 years' experience in financial services across the UK and international markets, having held senior roles at MetLife, AIG and Citigroup and as a senior adviser at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Lyne will start in his role on 14 April 2025, while Rangan joined TPR this week.

These appointments are in line with the 2023 Independent Review of TPR, which recommended that TPR has access to senior regulatory, enforcement and sector expertise.

"Facing a rapidly changing pensions market, we are bolstering our expertise in areas such as asset management, investment and a knowledge of the broader financial landscape," TPR chief executive, Nausicaa Delfas, said.

"Julian and SV join our existing pool of talented senior leaders, helping to ensure we continue to protect, enhance and innovate in savers’ interests.”

Adding to this, Lyne said: "This is a pivotal time of change and evolution across both DB and DC pension provision, and the role of a forward-looking, market-facing regulator has never been more important.

“I look forward to contributing to TPR’s vital work in shaping a resilient and effective pensions system. I hope my broad industry experience will complement the deep expertise within the existing TPR team, as we work together to support strong outcomes for savers and the long-term sustainability of institutional pension provision in the UK.”

Rangan added: “I’m excited to join TPR at a significant moment for the pensions industry, as it looks to deliver stronger outcomes for savers and support long-term economic growth.

"With a background spanning financial services and regulation, I look forward to contributing to TPR’s work in strengthening the system’s resilience, fostering innovation, and helping shape a pensions landscape that is fit for the future.”

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