London Pensions Fund Authority appoints new director of finance
Author: LAPF Investments | Published: January 27, 2026
The London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) has appointed Matthew Hopson as its new director of finance and corporate resources (S151 officer).
Taking on the role towards the end of April this year, he joins from the London Borough of Islington where he spent more than three years – firstly as deputy director of finance before, in the last year, taking on the role of acting director of finance.
Prior to this, he held roles at Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough Greenwich.
LPFA chief executive Jo Donnelly said of the move: “We are delighted that Matt is joining the LPFA, he brings an excellent grounding in local government pensions as well as leadership in local government finance. His reputation as a strong supporter of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a capable finance professional is well deserved.
“The LPFA is a unique organisation within the LGPS and within the local government sector. We are delighted to have attracted such a respected finance leader to join us as we complete a period of transition following organisational change and start to embed a new corporate structure.”
Hopson added: “I am delighted to be joining the LPFA at such a pivotal time for the sector. I’m looking forward to building on our existing partnerships, delivering great outcomes for both our members and wider stakeholders during a generational change in the LGPS administration. I am looking forward to working with a fantastic team to deliver a high-quality service.”
