25.04.2025

Professor Kate Black, Ph.D. (based in United Kingdom) Professor of Management Learning & Education, Northumbria University – Vice Chair, British Academy of Management – Management Knowledge & Education.

Over 26 years of experience in management education and academic leadership Principal Fellow of Advance HE and Certified Management and Business Educator Leads national-level initiatives to support education-focused academic careers Convenor of cross-faculty research group on professional learning and education Active collaboration with global associations including SIMA, ACEDE, IAM, PRME Contributor to working groups on Generative AI in education Editorial leadership roles in major journals including Studies in Higher Education, British Journal of Management, and Human Resource Development Quarterly Editor of Routledge and Elgar volumes on inclusive and innovative education.

Statement of Support:
“Kate brings a powerful combination of academic depth, strategic leadership, and global collaboration. Her voice is essential in advancing inclusive, responsible, and AI-informed management education.”

Salvatore Moccia, Ph.D. (based in Spain) Dean of Education and Skills, EIT Digital, Professor of Strategic Management and Digital Innovation.

More than 35 years of global experience in higher education and EU-level skills development Leads pan-European Master and Doctoral schools across top technical universities Coordinates major EU projects in AI, Cybersecurity, Robotics, and Semiconductors Active member of ENISA, ISSIP, EU alliances, and global academic boards Deep expertise in executive education, lifelong learning, and curriculum design Founder of international tech platforms and editor-in-chief in innovation circles Extensive publishing record and global presence in digital transformation and strategy Leadership experience in both public and private academic institutions

Statement of Support:
“Salvatore offers visionary leadership at the intersection of technology, policy, and education. His global reach and expertise in strategic digital skills will be a major asset to IFSAM’s educational mission.”