Dawson, Patrick: - Patrick Dawson is Emeritus Professor at the University of Aberdeen. He holds a PhD in Industrial Sociology from the University of Southampton and during his early career, worked at the University of Surrey and the University of Edinburgh.

Andriopoulos, Costas: - Constantine Andriopoulos is Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Associate Dean for MBA Programmes at Bayes Business School (formerly known as Cass), City, University of London. He holds a PhD in Marketing from the University of Strathclyde and has previously worked at the University of Strathclyde, the University of Aberdeen, Brunel University and Cardiff University.