Guiding the future of Digital Strategy
The DSI Advisory Board brings together a diverse group of visionary leaders, distinguished academics, and seasoned industry experts. Operating at the intersection of strategy and practice, the Board ensures that DSI’s initiatives, research, and programs remain at the cutting edge of an ever-evolving global landscape.
Our Board members provide critical oversight, share mission-relevant insights, and help forge strategic partnerships that empower DSI to fulfill its commitment to excellence, innovation, and ethical advancement.
As a seasoned expert in digital transformation and strategic governance, Andrew enriches the Digital Strategy Institute Advisory Board with deep cross-industry insights. In his primary leadership capacity, he drives strategic growth initiatives, helping organizations optimize their technological capabilities and navigate complex digital ecosystems. As an advisor to DSI, Andrew provides vital perspectives on curriculum alignment, technological trends, and bridging the gap between cutting-edge enterprise innovations and practical execution standards.
Advisory Board Director, DSI
Operating out of Illinois, Brenda contributes a wealth of experience in global partnerships and institutional growth to the Advisory Board. She has a distinguished track record of guiding higher education institutions through successful international collaboration initiatives, significantly expanding their global footprint and academic reach. Currently leading B2B Global Trade Relations at Granulon, she provides DSI with critical strategic counsel on global outreach, cross-border educational partnerships, and scaling the institute's international impact.
Non Executive Director
Drawing on decades of executive leadership in higher education and international business development, Dr. Chung serves as a strategic cornerstone for the Digital Strategy Institute.
With a distinguished track record as Chief Executive Officer and Dean for multiple international colleges in Malaysia, he specializes in forging cross-border academic partnerships and securing rigorous educational accreditations. As the Director of the DSI Advisory Board, Dr. Chung leverages his profound expertise in academic governance to ensure DSI’s global initiatives maintain the highest standards of excellence.
Dr. Chung Cheng Hoe
Advisory Board Director
Representing the European market from his base in Spain, Dr. Antonio Bardem infuses the Board with a unique blend of academic rigor and applied enterprise technology. With extensive experience bridging theoretical research and corporate application, he helps organizations navigate complex digital ecosystems and regulatory landscapes across the European Union and beyond. As an advisor, he offers critical perspectives on cross-border technology governance and aligns DSI’s frameworks with the evolving demands of the global digital economy.
Dr. Antonio Bardem
Advisory Board Member
As a seasoned expert in partnership development and cross-border collaboration, Jay enriches the advisory board with deep insights across the education and training landscape. In his primary leadership capacity, he drives strategic growth initiatives, helping universities, colleges, training and vocational education institutions, and training providers optimize their certification and credentialing capabilities while navigating complex regulatory and partnership ecosystems. As an advisor, Jay provides vital perspectives on workforce alignment, industry trends, and bridging the gap between institutional capabilities and real-world employment standards.
Ananthajayan Ramanathan (Jay)
Non-Executive Director | Partnership & Collaboration Leader