Rob Wood is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive, currently serving as the Founder of Rob Wood Enterprising Futures Academy since September 2024. Wood holds key leadership positions including Chairman of ADVANCE®AI, Non Executive Director of Re:course AI, performance.io®, huumun, and PeakData AG, as well as an Advisor for Paro AI, Inc. Additionally, Wood has been a Non Executive Director for Republic M! since November 2007 and served as NED for Healthcare interAction Limited. Wood previously acted as CEO and President of UDG Healthcare plc from March 2018 to October 2019, overseeing four companies within the group. Educational credentials include a Master of Business Administration from the University of Newcastle, a CIM Diploma in Marketing from Durham University, and a degree in sport from Northumbria University.