Professor Elizabeth Deane has an extensive academic career spanning over 30 years' in the higher education sector, including in executive and governance positions in the public and private parts of the sector. Professor Deane was the Pro-Vice Chancellor at the Australian National University from 2008 until 2012. Following this, she held the position of Professor, Director, Learning and Teaching and Dean at the University of Western Sydney (online) between 2013 and 2015. Professor Deane is engaged in supporting higher education private providers as a consultant and among other roles, is currently an independent member of governance bodies with the Australian Institute of Higher Education and CIC Higher Education. As a higher education consultant, Professor Deane has undertaken a number of independent reviews in the higher education sector for TEQSA, universities and private higher education providers, and has been engaged as a quality assurance and educational discipline reviewer in Australia and internationally.

Dr Fiona Martin is an Associate Professor at The University of Sydney, Department of Media and Communication. Dr Martin researches digital journalism and dialogic technologies, as well as the uses, politics and regulation of online media (internet, web, mobile and social media) and the implications of these technologies for media industry change. She is the co-author of Sharing News Online (Palgrave Macmillan, 2018) and has contributed to Internet Research Ethics for the Social Media Age (Peter Lang, 2017) and Ethics for Digital Journalists: Emerging Best Practices (Routledge, 2014). She also has a particular interest in public service media online and is co-author and editor of The Value of Public Service Media (Nordicom, 2013) with Gregory F. Lowe. Her current ARC funded projects are Sharing News Online (LP140100148), a Linkage Project with Assoc. Professor Tim Dwyer, Share Wars and Mi9 to explore the nature of news sharing across social media platforms and Mediating the Conversation (DE130101267), analysing the politics and cultures of public commenting on news and opinion websites internationally. She is a member of the Digital Rights and Governance in Australia and Asia research group and a co-convenor of the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences Everyday Social Media research group. Fiona is a former community and ABC radio broadcaster and a cross-media journalist, with fifteen years’ experience as a journalism educator.

Dr Adrian Payne is Emeritus Professor, School of Marketing at the University of New South Wales. Adrian has a special interest in the use of executive education to help boards and senior Management implement their strategy and their strategic initiatives. Adrian has practical experience in marketing, strategic planning and general management. His previous appointments include positions as Chief Executive for a manufacturing company and senior company appointments in strategic planning and marketing in Australia and the UK. He has worked widely in the professional services, financial services, telecoms, motor vehicle, utilities and government sectors.  Former Chairman of the Advisory Board of Vectia Limited (now Talent Vectia) a leading European consultancy firm and a Director of CRM Strategies Limited. He is a frequent keynote speaker at in-company seminars and conferences around the world. He is an author of fourteen books including the first text to be published on Relationship Marketing. His books include: Strategic Customer Management, Cambridge University Press; The Handbook of CRM, Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann; Marketing Planning for Service Businesses;  Butterworth Heinemann; CRM: Perspectives from the Market Place; Relationship Marketing: Creating Stakeholder Value, Butterworth-Heinemann; and The Essence of Services Marketing, Prentice Hall. 

Dr Manny Aston is the Academic Dean of ICAT. Manny has worked for over 30 years as a teacher in schools, private colleges, TAFE, and University in the areas of psychology, marketing, advertising, and consumer behaviour. He has been a Senior Lecturer at Macleay College (now ICAT) for 15 years and has taught at Macquarie University, University of Western Sydney, Charles Sturt University, and TAFE NSW. As an academic mentor to students, Manny was instrumental in developing Macleay College’s Student Success Program. He was also involved in curriculum development and creation of learning resources. 

Manny has had 15 plays professionally produced, and three published. His play, Fossils has been in print for over 25 years, was included as part of the Drama Syllabus for the Higher School Certificate from 1997 to 2001, and continues to be used in the general High School Drama Curriculum throughout Australia. His book, Study Right (2006) has sold more than 30,000 copies Australia-wide. 

Abbey Danson is an accomplished professional in the field of education, currently serving as the Co-Chief Executive Officer [Academic] at ICAT (Institute of Creative and Applied Technology). With a strong background in both Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Higher Education, Abbey has spent the past 10 years contributing to the advancement of education in various academic leadership roles and is a dynamic and passionate education professional who has dedicated her career to revolutionizing traditional educational practices. Through her roles in academic leadership, course development, and her focus on industry relevance, she strives to create impactful and inspiring educational programs that empower students and bridge the gap between academia and the professional world.

Poppy Whateley is a seasoned professional in the realm of education, currently holding the position of Co-Chief Executive Officer [Operations] at ICAT. Boasting a decade of experience in both Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training (VET), Poppy has made significant contributions to the field in various capacities. With a background in crisis and change management, coupled with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, she has navigated complex transitions in the educational landscape. Poppy has a profound passion for the creative arts, fashion, and media with a commitment to fostering innovation and adapting to evolving educational landscapes. Poppy's focus extends beyond conventional boundaries, aiming to revolutionise established practices, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality assurance and compliance standards within her professional domain.