Governance
The Institute's governance, leadership, advisory, and operational structure.
Board of Directors
Provides strategic oversight and ensures that the Institute operates responsibly towards its vision, mission, and long-term objectives.
Board members will be appointed and announced here.
Board Responsibilities
- Approve institutional policies and strategic plans
- Oversee research, innovation, and national development priorities
- Approve budgets and major investments
- Ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical governance
- Monitor institutional performance and long-term impact
Chairperson
Leads the Board and provides strategic direction, effective oversight, and representation for the Institute.
Chairperson, Board of Directors
Board Leadership
The Chairperson will be elected by the Board of Directors and announced once appointed.
Responsibilities
- Chair Board meetings and discussions
- Provide strategic direction and oversight
- Support effective decision-making
- Represent the Institute at high-level engagements
- Ensure good governance and accountability
Executive Director
Leads the Institute's day-to-day operations and translates strategic decisions into programmes, partnerships, and measurable results.
Executive Director (CEO)
The Executive Director leads the implementation and day-to-day operations of NRI, overseeing research-to-impact programmes and institutional operations.
Responsibilities
- Implement Board-approved strategies and decisions
- Lead research-to-impact programmes and institutional operations
- Coordinate functional teams and programmes
- Develop strategic partnerships and opportunities
- Oversee performance, resources, and organisational growth
- Report institutional progress and impact to the Board
Management & Functional Team
Carries out the Institute's core activities, supporting research, innovation, partnerships, investment, impact measurement, and organisational operations.
Research & GRI Manager
Leads research and GRI activities. Coordinates research submissions and evaluation. Identifies research with practical potential and guides it towards appropriate impact pathways.
Research Analysts
Analyse and assess submitted research. Identify practical, innovative, and scalable potential. Support research evaluation and evidence development.
Innovation & Enterprise Manager
Identifies research with innovation and commercial potential. Supports product, service, and enterprise development. Coordinates incubation and technology transfer activities.
Partnerships & Investment Manager
Builds relationships with universities, government, industry, investors, and development partners. Identifies funding and investment opportunities.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Officer
Tracks research and project progress. Measures outcomes and real-world impact. Monitors employment, innovation, enterprise, investment, and implementation results.
Finance & Administration Officer
Manages financial records and budgets. Supports procurement and financial controls. Coordinates administrative operations and compliance.
Advisory Council
Provides independent expertise and strategic advice to strengthen the Institute's research, innovation, governance, and development priorities.
- Advise on research, innovation, and development priorities
- Provide sector-specific expertise
- Review emerging opportunities and challenges
- Support strategic decision-making through expert advice
- Strengthen the Institute's credibility and external networks
Mentor Network
Connects researchers with experienced professionals who provide practical guidance across research, careers, technology, business, entrepreneurship, and investment.
Mentors will be announced once the Mentor Network is established.