Our Trustee Board and Director

Lucy Haire was appointed Director of Sector Engagement at UPP, a senior leadership role that includes taking the lead on the strategic direction and growth of the UPP Foundation, in October 2025.

Lucy brings a wealth of experience from across the higher education landscape, having worked with a range of organisations that support universities and drive impact in the sector. Her deep commitment to education is long-standing; she started her career as a history teacher. She states, “I firmly believe that education is the single most important human endeavour.”

In her leadership role, Lucy is responsible for shaping the next phase of development for the UPP Foundation, working closely with the trustees and sector partners.

David Duncan is the Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary for the University of Glasgow. He is also one of three Deputy Vice Chancellors. Prior to coming to Glasgow, David was Registrar and Secretary at the University of York, a post he held for eight years. Before that, he was Secretary of the University of Dundee from 2001-8.

David is a graduate of the University of Aberdeen and holds a Master’s degree and a PhD in history from Queen’s University, Canada, where he was a Commonwealth Scholar. His PhD thesis, on labour regulation in pre-apartheid South Africa, drew on four years’ experience researching and teaching in Johannesburg and Durban. It was published as a book in 1995.

Before moving into university administration, David worked for the Scottish Consultative Council on the Curriculum, where he rose to become Director of Corporate Affairs. He later served as Assistant Chief Executive at Learning and Teaching Scotland, contributing to national education policy and strategy.

In his role at Glasgow, David has consistently focused on the student experience, good governance, operational excellence and sustainability. He has served in various non-executive roles with the Association of Heads of University Administration, the Environmental Association of Universities and Colleges and UCEA. David is currently a member of the board at Glasgow Clyde College.

Matt Burton has worked in Higher Education, property and infrastructure sector for over a decade. At UPP, Matt is a statutory director and leads all portfolio SPV management activity. He is responsible for leading strategic relationship management, fostering long-term beneficial partnerships. This includes regular engagement with senior university officers, responsibility for ongoing revenue and occupancy delivery, as well as portfolio strategy development.

Previously, Matt worked at the University of York where he successfully delivered high quality space management services including the management of residential, teaching and learning spaces.

He has served on various governing bodies and councils, founded commercial enterprises and is a champion for initiatives that enhance the customer and student experience.

Juliana Quintero is an infrastructure finance specialist with over 15 years’ experience working in public private partnerships. Her career spans project structuring, financing, and portfolio management in transport, energy, and student accommodation. She has worked with development finance institutions, government agencies, and private investors to design projects that balance financial sustainability with long-term social and economic value. Juliana holds an MSc in Infrastructure Investment and Finance from University College London.

As Head of Portfolio Management at UPP, Juliana oversees the financial performance of UPP’s investment portfolio and leads sustainability-linked financing initiatives. She is passionate about using finance as a tool to create positive impact and support inclusive growth. As a Trustee of the UPP Foundation, she brings this perspective to help strengthen partnerships across higher education and ensure the Foundation’s work continues to enhance opportunities and improve student experiences across the UK.