LGPS Central appoints new head of fixed income
Author: LAPF Investments | Published: July 22, 2026
LGPS Central has appointed Samantha Lamb as its new head of fixed income, as the pool strengthens its investment capabilities.
Joining from GIB Asset Management, Lamb brings with her more than 20 years’ worth of experience in fixed income investment and portfolio management across global credit markets.
Her experience spans investment-grade and high-yield credit, emerging markets and the integration of sustainability considerations into investment research and portfolio construction. She is also a CFA charter holder and has a degree in economics and philosophy from the University of Leeds.
In her role of head of fixed income, she will lead the LGPS Central pool’s fixed income capability, working with colleagues across the investment team to support the long-term objectives and evolving requirements of partner funds.
LGPS Central’s chief investment officer Jayne Atkinson said: “We are delighted to welcome Samantha to LGPS Central. This is another important appointment as we continue to strengthen our investment capabilities and support partner fund in the delivery of their investment strategies.
“Samantha brings substantial experience across global fixed income markets, together with a strong track record in investment leadership and the integration of sustainability considerations.
“As pooling develops, partner funds will increasingly look to pools to combine scale with specialist expertise, strong risk management and a clear understanding of their individual objectives.
“Samantha’s leadership will further strengthen our fixed income capability and help us continue delivering long-term value for partner funds and their members.”
Lamb added: “I am delighted to be joining LGPS Central at such an important time for the pool and the wider LGPS. The continued development of pooling provides a significant opportunity to bring together scale, specialist expertise and a long-term investment perspective in support of partner funds.
“I look forward to working with colleagues and partner funds to develop a fixed income capability that responds to their evolving requirements and supports the effective delivery of their investment strategies.”
