Our leadership

Guided by experience and driven by innovation, our leaders shape the strategy, culture, and direction of our organisation.

Discover the leaders behind our strategy, culture, and vision for the future.

Jo Darbyshire

Chief Executive Officer

Area: executive strategy

Jo joined LPPA in April 2019 and has been pivotal in developing people and technology-led solutions that enhance the experience of members, employers and clients. She is also a Non-Executive Director of PASA and a board sponsor of its Data working group.

John Crowhurst

Chief Customer Officer

Area: operations and business

With over 20 years’ experience in public sector pensions, John has played a key role in LPPA’s growth and development. He leads customer‑facing operations with a strong focus on delivering high‑quality services and excellent outcomes for members, employers and fund clients.

Abigail Leech

Chief Finance Officer

Area: finance & HR

Abbi joined LPPA in November 2020. She leads the organisation’s finance, people, governance and risk agenda, ensuring strong oversight and a resilient operating framework.

Martin Davidson

Chief Technology Officer

Area: technology & innovation

Since joining LPPA in July 2020, Martin has helped build a secure, dependable IT environment that underpins the entire organisation. He has also been a driving force behind LPPA’s move to innovative technology and online solutions.

Sharon Chatha

Change Director

Area: business change

Sharon has been with LPPA since March 2022, playing a central role in accelerating service improvements, boosting automation and shaping more streamlined operational processes across all of the teams.

Our company

We work with 19 pension fund clients, supporting more than 738,000 members and over 1,500 active employers across the UK.

Our company

Our services

LPPA provides secure, compliant and reliable pension administration services to Local Government, Fire and Police schemes.

Our services