Pavan Bhardwaj

Pavan is the investment and funding lead at Ross Trustees. He draws upon a broad skill set to manage complex projects and implement strategic changes.

Pavan has over ten years’ investment experience built across a range of markets, having begun his career at BNP Paribas, subsequently moving to ING before joining Ross Trustees. He has previously worked in investment banking as a portfolio manager, covering a diverse client base including pension funds and asset managers.

Delivering solid trusteeship, Pavan is focused on achieving strong governance for his schemes. This includes a rigorous approach to risk management, working with clients and with advisers to optimise investment strategies and performance. Pavan has been involved in some of Ross Trustees’ most complex liability management and restructuring work. Pavan has led projects both as committee Chair and as professional corporate sole trustee, many involving funding challenges, overseas parent companies and frequent dialogue with the Pensions Regulator.

He develops much of the firm’s thought leadership on topical investment issues and is a contributor to pensions press. He is a fully accredited professional pensions trustee with the Association of Professional Pensions Trustees (APPT).