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Our Industry Advisory Council brings together respected business leaders, technology specialists, academics and organisational experts who help shape the future of our programmes. Their strategic insight ensures our curriculum remains aligned with the rapidly evolving world of AI, robotics, intelligent automation and the future of work.
The Industry Advisory Council at the National Academy of Advanced Robotics comprises experienced professionals from business, technology, higher education and organisational leadership. Their expertise helps ensure our programmes reflect the latest developments in artificial intelligence, robotics, intelligent automation and workforce transformation. Working closely with the Academy's leadership team, the Council provides strategic guidance on curriculum development, emerging technologies and industry priorities, ensuring our learners develop the practical leadership capabilities organisations increasingly require in an AI-enabled world.
Beyond curriculum development, our Council helps guide the Academy's long-term vision, identifying emerging opportunities, workplace trends and the leadership challenges created by rapid technological change. Their collective experience ensures our programmes remain practical, relevant and forward-looking, equipping professionals and organisations with the knowledge, confidence and strategic capability to lead innovation, manage organisational transformation and prepare for the future of work.
MEMBERS
David Willett Higher Ed & Digital Learning David Willett is an experienced education executive and non-executive director with two decades in higher education, workforce development, and digital learning. He has led major initiatives at The Open University and across UK and international institutions, bringing expertise in governance, commercial strategy, and scalable, industry-aligned education models.
Higher Ed & Digital Learning
David Willett is an experienced education executive and non-executive director with two decades in higher education, workforce development, and digital learning. He has led major initiatives at The Open University and across UK and international institutions, bringing expertise in governance, commercial strategy, and scalable, industry-aligned education models.
Dr. Kaitlyn M. Enright Research Governance & Learning Dr. Kaitlyn Enright is a medical-scientific researcher and academic leader with expertise in research governance, curriculum development, and evidence-based learning. With over 15 years’ experience across clinical, educational, and consulting settings, she supports institutions in strengthening academic quality, innovation, and integrity through interdisciplinary, research-driven approaches.
Research Governance & Learning
Dr. Kaitlyn Enright is a medical-scientific researcher and academic leader with expertise in research governance, curriculum development, and evidence-based learning. With over 15 years’ experience across clinical, educational, and consulting settings, she supports institutions in strengthening academic quality, innovation, and integrity through interdisciplinary, research-driven approaches.
Dr Nicola Thomas Curriculum Design & Quality Dr. Nicola Thomas is a higher-education specialist with more than 20 years’ experience in academic leadership, curriculum design, quality assurance, and learning-design innovation. A former Associate Professor and Programme Leader, she brings deep expertise in employability, creative-industry education, and governance across undergraduate and postgraduate provision.
Curriculum Design & Quality
Dr. Nicola Thomas is a higher-education specialist with more than 20 years’ experience in academic leadership, curriculum design, quality assurance, and learning-design innovation. A former Associate Professor and Programme Leader, she brings deep expertise in employability, creative-industry education, and governance across undergraduate and postgraduate provision.
Dr. John Sena Academic Governance & Strategy Dr. John Sena is a long-serving English professor at Ohio State University and former Assistant Provost. With an extensive publication record, multiple university-wide teaching awards, and leadership roles with the SAT, AP Exam, and College Board, he brings distinguished expertise in assessment, academic standards, and scholarly writing.
Academic Governance & Strategy
Dr. John Sena is a long-serving English professor at Ohio State University and former Assistant Provost. With an extensive publication record, multiple university-wide teaching awards, and leadership roles with the SAT, AP Exam, and College Board, he brings distinguished expertise in assessment, academic standards, and scholarly writing.
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