David Maclean
David, founder of Learning Advisory, challenges the boundaries of what's possible in education by breaking free from conventional learning and outdated metrics. He partners with bold academic and corporate leaders who know that real growth comes from measuring what truly matters.
Through a unique blend of cognitive science and entrepreneurial thinking, David transforms learning investments from cost centres into engines of growth. His approach balances accountability with human potential, creating experiences that truly engage and endure.
His leadership journey through SAE Institute, CIEE, Educor, and Henley Business School has shaped a powerful perspective on how we learn and grow. Today, as host of #CoCuriousPodcast and Strategic Partner of LearnSmartly, David works with global education leaders who are ready to break free from conventional learning and rewrite the rules of success.
Martin Hall
Martin bridges worlds – from Historical Archaeology to digital futures – helping organisations evolve beyond conventional boundaries. His unique perspective helps academic and corporate leaders calmly navigate complex transitions and rapid change.
Martin is shaping the future of online learning in healthcare management. His work with Jisc on Learning and Wellbeing Analytics brings data-driven insights to educational advancement.
Drawing on leadership experience as Vice-Chancellor of Salford and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at UCT, Martin understands the complexities of harmonising pedagogical excellence with sustainable growth. This expertise is central to Learning Advisory's work.
Rudi Kimmie
Rudi ignites the intersection of entrepreneurship and transformative learning. Through his pioneering approach to applied learning methods, he helps organisations create environments where entrepreneurial mindsets take root and critical thinking flourishes.
His commitment to social change is matched by candour about self-efficacy. At Learning Advisory, he champions greater access to quality education while challenging the culture of dependency in underserved communities. Real transformation, he believes, comes through personal agency, not hope alone.
Combining sustainable leadership practices with straight talk about what drives genuine change, his work helps organisations and individuals move beyond conventional models to create lasting impact through active participation in their own growth.