Meet the board of Directors of Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited. Between them, they hold a wealth of operational, financial and academic expertise that helps ensure the smooth governance of USS.
We asked some of our Directors to tell us about themselves, the board, and their perspectives on USS. See what they said.
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Chair - IndependentDame Kate became a Director of Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited on 1 April 2020 and became Chair on 1 September 2020. She’s also a member of the Investment Committee and Governance and Nominations Committee.
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DIRECTOR - INDEPENDENT
Alain Kerneis
Alain became a Director of Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited and of USS Investment Management Limited on 24 January 2022. He’s also a member of the Investment Committee and the Remuneration Committee. -
Director - Appointed by UCU
Andrew Brown
Andrew became a Director of Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited on 1 August 2020. He’s also a member of the Investment Committee and Remuneration Committee. -
Director - appointed by UUK
Professor Adam Tickell
Professor Adam Tickell joined the board in April 2024
With a career spanning more than 20 years – starting as a Research Assistant at the University of Manchester in 1989 – Professor Tickell has extensive executive experience of working in the UK’s Higher Education sector.
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Director - Appointed by UCU
Dr David Watts
David Watts, a social scientist and historian, joined the board on 1 March 2021 as a UCU appointed director. David is a member of the Pensions Committee and Governance and Nominations Committee. -
Director - Independent
Ellen Kelleher
Ellen Kelleher joined the board on 1 November 2021 and is also a member of the Pensions Committee and Governance and Nominations Committee. -
Director - Appointed by UUK
Gary Dixon
Gary became a Director of Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited in 2019. He’s also a member of the Audit Committee . -
Director - Appointed by UCU Pensioner member
Helen Shay
Helen Shay became a Director of Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited on 1 September 2020. She’s also a member of the Audit Committee. -
Director - Independent
Marian D’Auria
Marian D’Auria joined the board on 1 September 2021. Marian is the Chair of the Pensions Committee. -
Director - Appointed by UUK
Professor Sir Paul Curran
Professor Sir Paul became a Director of Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited on 1 September 2020. He’s also a member of the Governance and Nominations Committee. -
DIRECTOR - INDEPENDENT
Russell Picot
Russell Picot became a Director of Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited on 1 February 2021 and became Deputy Chair on 1 September 2021. Russell is also the Chair of the Investment Committee and a member of the Audit Committee. -
Director - Appointed by UUK Pensioner member
Will Spinks
Will became a Director of Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited in 2018. Will is the Chair of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Pensions Committee.