Professor Ad Kil, PhD, holds the esteemed position of Vice President of Applied Research at Wittenborg, where he spearheads research initiatives. With a distinguished career, he serves as a Full Professor emeritus of Professional Research Didactics and oversees Executive PhD Programmes at Nyenrode Business University, the Netherlands, and Kingston University Business School, London. Additionally, he holds the title of Professor of Research at the Nordic International Management Institute in Chendu, China. Professor Kil's expertise extends across borders; he previously served as a HRD professor at Nottingham Law School, UK, and as the director of the Master of Conflict Management program at Maastricht University Law School. His contributions to legal education are notable, having served as a senior lecturer at the Dutch Bar Association (NOvA) where he developed the Advocacy Skills Programme, enhancing legal training and professional development. His leadership roles reflect his deep engagement with academia and his dedication to fostering excellence in research and professional development initiatives.