Steve Kempster is Emeritus Professor at Lancaster University Management School (UK) and the Director of the Lancaster University 'Good Growth' Programme. He is also visiting professor of Waikato University Management School (New Zealand). He is the Author, co-author, and co-editor of 5 books, and over 60 published articles and chapters.

Stewart Barnes is founder and Chief Executive Officer of QuoLux, specialists in leadership and strategic development. He has over 30 years' experience of leading, growing and transforming a variety of private businesses in different countries.