Paddy Dowdall joined LGPS Central as Investment Director for Local Investment in early April 2026. He is responsible for leading LGPS Central’s approach to local investment, working closely with Partner Funds and a wide range of stakeholders to deliver against evolving investment strategy requirements. Paddy has extensive LGPS experience, with almost 14 years at Merseyside Pension Fund followed by a further 12 years at Greater Manchester Pension Fund. His career spans a wide range of investment and governance roles, giving him a deep understanding of local authority pension funds from a Fund perspective.