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FACULTY

Meet Our Expert Faculty

Our faculty brings together experienced business leaders, academics and industry specialists with expertise in AI, robotics, intelligent automation and organisational transformation. Together, they help professionals develop the leadership capabilities needed to succeed in the future of work.

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Developing Tomorrow's Leaders

Our educators combine academic expertise with extensive professional experience across leadership, technology and organisational change. They are passionate about helping professionals understand not only emerging technologies, but also how to implement them responsibly and create meaningful organisational impact.

Through practical guidance, research-informed teaching and personalised support, they help learners develop the confidence to lead innovation within their own organisations.

Bridging Research and Professional Practice

Our faculty brings together specialists from business, higher education and industry who remain actively engaged with the rapidly evolving world of AI, robotics and intelligent automation.

By combining international research with practical workplace experience, they deliver learning that is immediately relevant, helping professionals translate emerging technologies into effective leadership, organisational capability and real business value.

MEMBERS

Meet Faculty Members

Helen Hughes
Helen Hughes

Senior Academic Operations Manager

Helen brings over two decades of leadership experience in education and organisational management. She provides strategic and operational leadership for Academic Operations, overseeing faculty coordination, academic governance, quality assurance and programme delivery. Helen is committed to maintaining the highest standards of educational excellence while ensuring programmes are delivered efficiently, consistently and in line with the Academy's commitment to professional learning.

Mafalda Araujo
Mafalda Araujo

Quality Assurance Specialist

Mafalda supports the continuous enhancement of academic quality across the Academy's professional development programmes. Her work includes programme development, assessment quality, internal verification and the creation of academic resources that strengthen teaching and learning. With a detail-focused and solutions-driven approach, Mafalda helps ensure consistency, academic integrity and the continual improvement of the learner experience.

Joana Moreira
Joana Moreira

Quality Assurance Manager

Joana leads academic quality and quality assurance across the Academy's programme portfolio. She oversees curriculum development, assessment standards, quality frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring programmes remain professionally relevant, academically rigorous and aligned with industry expectations. Her work helps maintain the Academy's reputation for delivering high-quality professional education.

Marie Heyduck
Marie Heyduck

Senior Content and Delivery Manager

Marie leads the development and delivery of the Academy's professional programmes, managing multidisciplinary teams responsible for curriculum design, learning content and programme production. She ensures every course combines academic quality with practical workplace relevance, supporting the delivery of engaging learning experiences that meet the needs of today's professionals.

Juliani Falcari
Juliani Falcari

Senior Academic Administrator

Juliani plays an important role in supporting academic operations, programme administration and quality processes across the Academy. Working closely with academic and operational teams, she helps streamline workflows, coordinate programme delivery and enhance tutor support, contributing to a seamless learning experience for every student.

Bárbara Reis
Bárbara Reis

Academic Operations Executive

Bárbara supports the smooth day-to-day delivery of the Academy's programmes, coordinating tutor schedules, live classes, programme planning and cross-team communication. Her focus on operational excellence and attention to detail helps ensure learners and tutors receive a consistently high-quality educational experience.

Renata Ferreira
Renata Ferreira

Academic Team Leader

Renata leads the Academy's academic delivery team, supporting tutors and maintaining high standards across programme delivery. She works closely with faculty to enhance teaching quality, strengthen learner support and ensure every programme reflects the Academy's commitment to practical, professionally relevant education.

Andréa Martins
Andréa Martins

Student Services Team Leader

Andréa leads the Student Services team, ensuring every learner receives professional, responsive and personalised support throughout their studies. She oversees service quality, manages complex student enquiries and continually improves support processes, helping create a positive learning experience from enrolment through to course completion.

TUTORS

Meet our tutors

Meet the professionals who guide our students with expertise, inspiration, and support across diverse academic and creative pathways.

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