Dr Ann Wilkinson has demonstrated experience of teaching in higher education and supervising MBA and doctoral dissertations. She applies her energy, dedication and enthusiasm in teaching on the University of Bolton MBA programme in partnership with Klaspad and is also involved in dissertation supervisions. Yoga and meditation practitioner, also a classical music enthusiast and an opera fan.

David Boyd served as a lecturer and moderator on the Roehampton University and is a highly qualified educationalist in the Management courses. David has done his Masters of Arts in Education at the Open University and he was delivering MBA in Human Resource Management at Herriot Watt (West-London College).

David has also extensive experience in online learning platforms - Blackboard, FirstClass, Moodle. He has decided to use Klaspad’s learning management system to deliver Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management as Flying Faculty for Klaspad.

Roger has more than 15 years’ experience in Higher Education working for a wide range of Universities. He has worked and taught in over 30 countries. Have around one million words of publications. Extensive experience of online learning platforms - Blackboard, Web CT, FirstClass, Eluminate, Moodle, Adobe Connect, Klaspad.

Roger has completed a number of video lecture programmes for a number of providers and developed more than twenty distance learning programmes using a range of platforms. He has successfully managed a wide range of accreditation processes including American national/regional/state, OUVS, QCA, BAC, SQA, UK University Validation and QAA.

Roger has been involved with the ISM since 1986 and is responsible for managing and developing ISM’s business and internal organisation. He brings a commitment to positive change and he will be seeking to further develop the quality and responsiveness of ISM’s activity, as well as providing stability and renewal in a rapidly developing enterprise.

SAMUEL SYLVESTER MENDY (FCCA, FMAAT, MCMI, MCSI, MA) is an entrepreneur, a business owner and a professionally qualified Chartered Certified Accountant with over 20 years accounting and management experience. Samuel is a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant, Fellow member of the Association of Accounting Technicians, a member of the Chartered Management Institute, a member of the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investment and he holds a Master of Arts degree in Strategic Leadership from University of Chester. Samuel is currently completing his Executive MBA with Oxford Brookes University.

He has worked for various organisations and gained a successful track record of improving and implementing accounting systems and financial controls for businesses. He has coached and implemented business success strategies for his clients. He has also helped entrepreneurs, business owners and company directors to be successful and desired leaders in their various disciplines.

Though, Samuel, has accomplished and achieved a lot in his discipline, he is currently studying for an Executive MBA with Oxford Brookes University. He believes that the rapid globalisation of the market place has changed the way businesses make decisions in order to remain competitive. Samuel believes an Executive MBA will place him in a better position to provide sound advice and strategies to his clients.

Samuel lives in London, United Kingdom and he is the managing partner of YBSM Partners Ltd, a Chartered Certified accountancy firm in London.

Dr Firoz is a Principal Lecturer in Banking, Investment and Financial Management in the Finance, Accounting and Business Systems department at Sheffield Hallam University. He is currently the Subject Group Leader for the Finance and Banking subject group which includes 18 members of full-time academic staff and 10 members of associate lecturer staff. This involves portfolio and programme management, work planning, and line management of staff. He was part of the Sheffield Business School's PRT visit where they successfully achieved the AACSB accreditation. Prior to this he has worked for HSBC Bank and First Direct Bank. Firoz has a PhD in Finance, a Masters in Banking and Finance and a PGCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher. He holds a certificate in Fintech revolution from Wharton Executive Education, University of Pennsylvania. He teaches on a range of Finance modules, supervise doctoral students and dissertations focusing on Fintech, Blockchain and cryptocurrency, Financial Risk Management, Ethics and Investment Professionalism, Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Islamic and Investment Banking, Risk Management and Strategic Management. Firoz is a people person with first-hand experience of banking and finance. His research interests are in the field of Fintech, Corporate Governance, Banking, Regulation, Distressed Investments, Corporate Insolvency and Fund Management. In his current role, he line manages staff within the subject group, providing academic and subject leadership, direction and focus. He has been actively developing the department's portfolio in Financial Trading, Financial Technology, Financial Services, Investment, Banking and Economics. His role involves ensuring the effective deployment and development of the subject group as a team, optimising the use of the diverse skills of team members.