Sam became a Director of Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited on 12 August 2024, and is also a member of the Investment Committee.
Sam has a PhD in Pure Mathematics from the University of Sheffield, where he has taught for almost 20 years, including in financial mathematics.
Sam served as a UCU representative on USS’s Joint Negotiating Committee between June 2018 and June 2022, during which time he was also Vice-Chair of UCU’s Superannuation Working Group.
He is currently a member of the University’s Senate and has held senior roles on the UCU Committee at the University, including Branch President.