Vidett, a UK leading professional trustee and pension governance firm, has appointed four new team members to support its growth plans. The new appointments span a range of business areas, including governance, finance, technology, and business support, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to delivering excellent service to its clients.
Ieuan Solanki joins as a Manager, bringing a strong experience in pension scheme governance, scheme management, and administration. He is focused on creating tailored client solutions, ensuring successful project outcomes and collaborative partnerships. He joins from Barnett Waddingham, where he led administration transitions, governance initiatives, and client portfolio oversight, alongside his role as chair of the firm’s DEI and Wellbeing Committee. He is currently a committee member for the North-East region of the Pensions Management Institute (PMI).
Lydia Kartono joins the finance team as a Finance Assistant. She began her career in project management at Spirit Energy working on renewable energy initiatives. Her passion for finance led her to Volta Trucks, where she oversaw accounts payable and accounts management across the UK, Sweden, and Belgium. At Vidett, Lydia supports the accounts receivable function, streamlining invoicing processes and helping maintain a smooth cash flow cycle.
Ryan Hopewell has been appointed as Technology and Data Assistant. Originally from South Africa, Ryan brings hands-on experience with Power BI, data analysis and system support from previous roles at the Torpedo Factory Group and ecoDriver Ltd. At Vidett, he will support the technology team, developing Power BI dashboards and reports that provide valuable insights to the wider business.
Lisa Paul joins as Marketing and Team Support. With over 17 years’ experience in administration, management, and customer service in the retail and facilities sectors, Lisa will provide administrative and business development support to the entire team’s operations. This includes overseeing proposals, arranging travel and events. She also leads the Scotland region’s diary management.
Commenting on the appointments, Wayne Phelan, Chief Executive at Vidett, said:
“As Vidett continues to expand and strengthen our capabilities, I’m delighted to welcome Ieuan, Lydia, Ryan and Lisa to the team. Ieuan’s dedication to mentoring and building inclusive, supportive communities truly aligns with our values. Lydia’s collaborative approach and attention to detail have quickly made her a valued team member.
“Ryan brings a passion for data and problem-solving, which is translating into smart, insightful reporting for our team. And with her strong organisational skills and client focus, Lisa is a fantastic asset to our Scotland team. I’m excited to see the impact they will have in their roles.”
Vidett is a privately owned business, independent from any other provider of services to corporate pension and employee benefit schemes. With an unrivalled knowledge bank to support client needs, Vidett currently looks after over 475 clients with total assets in excess of £133bn and over 2.9 million scheme members.