Published: June 18, 2026
Greg Smith, Chief of Staff
We have appointed Greg Smith as Chief of Staff, further strengthening our leadership capability at a significant point in the organisation’s development. The appointment follows a period of growth, including the onboarding of new Partner Funds, and comes as we continue to evolve our operating model in response to the Government’s Fit for the Future reforms. We now represent over £100bn of collective investment assets on behalf of 14 Partner Funds, providing significant scale as a long-term investor in the UK.
Greg joins from Local Pensions Partnership, where he held senior roles including Director of Strategic Programmes and Group Company Secretary. His experience spans governance, legal, strategic programmes and business development, with a strong track record of supporting organisational delivery across the Local Government Pension Scheme, including time spend at London CIV.
In his new role, Greg will work closely with Chief Executive Richard Law-Deeks, the Executive Committee and colleagues across the business to help coordinate key strategic priorities, continue to strengthen governance and support effective delivery for LGPS Central’s Partner Funds. The appointment supports our continued focus on building the leadership, governance and organisational capability needed to serve a larger and more complex pool.
Richard Law-Deeks, Chief Executive Officer at LGPS Central, said:
“Greg brings a strong combination of LGPS experience, governance expertise and strategic delivery capability. He joins us at an important stage in LGPS Central’s development, as we continue to build on the significant progress made across the business and strengthen the way we deliver for Partner Funds.
With around £100bn of collective Partner Fund assets, our scale brings both opportunity and responsibility. Greg’s appointment will help ensure we remain well coordinated, well governed and focused on effective delivery as we continue to support Partner Funds and invest for long-term outcomes. We are delighted to welcome him to the team and look forward to working with him as we build on the strong foundations already in place.”
Greg Smith, Chief of Staff at LGPS Central, said:
“I am proud to be joining LGPS Central and to be part of its continued journey, bringing experience from within the pooling sector. What attracted me to the organisation is the opportunity to help provide a first-class service to Partner Funds, built on the benefits of scale and the opportunities that come with working together more effectively.”
“LGPS Central has built strong foundations and clear momentum, and I am looking forward to working with Richard, the Executive Committee and colleagues across the business to help move the organisation forward, including supporting the establishment of the new office and building on what is already in place.”
“I also look forward to working with Partner Funds and supporting the continued embedding of governance arrangements that help ensure the organisation operates effectively and delivers consistently for all. For me, this role is about helping build an organisation that combines strong governance, economies of scale and a clear focus on long-term outcomes, including the opportunity to have a positive influence at a local level.”
Greg’s appointment reflects our continued focus on strengthening our leadership, governance and operating platform in support of Partner Funds.
