Dr. John Akerele is an award-winning academic and security specialist with extensive experience across both industry and higher education, specialising in security, safety, and risk management.

At AIIM Research & Training Ltd, he plays a key role in the design and delivery of research-driven training programmes, transforming complex security and risk concepts into practical, results-oriented learning experiences. His work is pivotal in AIIM's training delivery to bridge critical skill gaps and build organisational resilience through structured capacity development.

Blending academic rigour with industrial expertise, Dr Akerele develops training solutions that enhance decision-making, strengthen risk communication, and align with global best practices, integrating security and safety management frameworks.

He maintains strong links with industry through consultancy and professional engagement, ensuring that all learning interventions remain relevant, current, and impactful for both corporate and public sector institutions.

Philip Lavell is a globally experienced aviation leader and training specialist, bringing over 9,500 flight hours and extensive operational expertise across commercial and corporate aviation. A certified Training and Check Captain on the Gulfstream G550 and Boeing 737 (300-900/MAX), he combines deep technical knowledge with a strong commitment to developing high-performing aviation professionals. His credentials include UK CAA ATPL, EASA ATPL, and FAA CPL/IR, alongside broad international validation experience.

At AIIM Research & Training Ltd, Philip leads the development and delivery of advanced transport safety training programmes, drawing from the learning retention structures of aviation training to enrich other facets of industrial competence. His work is grounded in extensive operational insight and aligned with international regulatory and safety standards.

With a strong focus on safety leadership, standards compliance, and professional competency development, he ensures that AIIM's training solutions are practical, globally relevant, and capable of addressing complex, industry challenges.

A strategic learning curator operating at the intersection of higher education, industry, and global systems transformation, Dr Leah Fox leads an extensive network of multidisciplinary researchers at AIIM Research & Training Ltd.

She is dedicated to translating research and industry expertise into high-impact, practical training programmes that deliver measurable outcomes. Her work focuses on designing evidence-based learning structures that strengthen institutional capability, enhance professional competence, and align with global best-practices.

Specialising in programme design and applied learning development, she develops engaging, industry-integrated learning experiences that address evolving workforce demands, particularly in areas such as safety investigation, incident analysis, and organisational capacity development.

Working across research, training, and the risk management industry, Dr Fox collaborates with international experts and stakeholders to deliver innovative, standards-aligned programmes that bridge the skill gap between theory and industry application.