John Major Shaw

Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd. (USS) is a pension scheme headquartered in Liverpool, UK. The firm was founded in 1974 to administer both defined (DB) and other benefits and defined contributions (DC) pensions. USS provides retirement benefits to various members across 330 institutions in the higher education sector.

INTO University Partnerships Ltd. focus on providing higher education opportunities for students worldwide. Within university-led partnerships, INTO expands opportunities for students to pursue higher education by investing in the resources, systems and processes to deliver a first-class student experience. The company was founded by Andrew Jeremy Colin, John Buchanan Sykes and Steven George Smale in 2005 and is headquartered in Brighton, the United Kingdom.

West Midlands Growth Co. Ltd. operates as an investment promotion and economic development agency. It offers regional marketing, attracting investment, account management, promoting tourism, business support, and market intelligence services. The company was founded in April 2017 and is headquartered in Birmingham, the United Kingdom.

Universitas 21 Ltd. is an international network that brings together 28 leading universities to improve student experience, researcher engagement, and educational innovation through shared excellence, knowledge, and experiences. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company empowers students, researchers, and staff to collaborate across borders and nurture international knowledge exchange.

The Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS) is a farming charity founded in 1837, based in Harrogate, UK, with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. YAS is best known for organizing the Great Yorkshire Show and works with crop and livestock sectors to find innovative solutions through science and technology. The organization supports and promotes the farming industry through farming, education, and events. YAS offers a range of educational events for schools and provides resources for teachers to plan their lessons.