TWO DIRECTORS JOIN EXPANDED BOARD
Posted on May 12th, 2026
To support its strengthened partnership, Border to Coast today announces two appointments to its Board as it evolves its governance and oversight arrangements.
David Kiddie has been appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director. David held executive investment roles at firms including Rothschild Asset Management, BNP Paribas Investment Partners, and AMP Capital. He is currently Chair of Marlborough Investment Management. He was previously Chair of Mattioli Woods and Trade Union Fund Managers and a non-executive director of Investment Fund Services.
At Border to Coast, David will be a member of the Board’s Investment Oversight and Audit Committees.
Julie Hopes has also joined as Senior Independent Director Designate ahead of her formal appointment in June. Julie held senior executive roles at Tesco Bank, Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance, and The Conservation Volunteers. As a non-executive, Julie has held roles with Saga, West Bromwich Building Society, and MS Amlin Underwriting, and served as Chair of Police Mutual.
Julie will become Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee following the retirement of Kate Guthrie, who will step down from the Board in May after six years in post.
John Lister, Chair of Border to Coast: “I would like to thank Kate Guthrie for her support and wise counsel for Border to Coast over the years; she leaves a strong legacy for our incoming Board members. Both David and Julie bring with them a tremendous amount of experience, all of which I am confident will help support the expanded partnership as it enters a new era making a difference for the LGPS.”
David Kiddie said: “I am particularly excited to work with Border to Coast – the customer centric approach, expert internal team, and belief in the importance of long-term investment management strongly resonates with me. I look forward to supporting the organisation as it builds on its capacity and capabilities.”
Julie Hopes added: “Border to Coast has a clear purpose and a commitment to long term, responsible investment that closely aligns with my own values. I am particularly motivated by the opportunity to contribute to work that supports LGPS members and employers.”
On 1 April 2026, Border to Coast formally welcomed seven additional LGPS funds to the pool. With collective assets close to £120bn, the partnership now covers over 5,000 employers and two million members.
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