President and CEO Philip Baskerville
Industry Experience
Philip Baskerville brings over two decades of distinguished service in vocational education and digital learning innovation. With a professional foundation that bridges educational leadership and technology, Philip has cultivated a career that spans public sector training institutions, policy influence, and digital transformation. His formal qualifications include a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Information Technology from the University of Queensland — a dual competency that has enabled him to integrate pedagogy with technology strategy.
Philip served as Head of School at Southbank Institute of Technology, where he was recognised with the prestigious Chair Award for Outstanding Innovation. In this role, he was responsible for leading large-scale vocational programs, engaging with government departments, and aligning training design with employer needs. His work directly influenced educational design frameworks, workforce development strategies, and responsive training models.
Currently, as the CEO of the Industry Professor Association (INDPA), Philip leads initiatives to identify and elevate practical industry expertise. He oversees the transformation of subject matter knowledge into digital learning resources, guiding professionals in converting their field experience into structured education. His entrepreneurial leadership at INDPA demonstrates not only enduring involvement in the VET sector but a forward-thinking approach to global digital learning ecosystems. Through this role, he remains at the forefront of workforce education and emerging skills development.
Industry Endorsements
Philip Baskerville’s work has been widely endorsed by professional peers, government partners, and education leaders. His Chair Award for Outstanding Innovation at Southbank Institute remains a benchmark of his capability to influence systemic educational change. It reflected not just internal performance, but broader recognition from institutional leadership and state-level decision-makers.
As CEO of INDPA, Philip is frequently acknowledged for his strategic foresight in helping professionals and enterprises translate their capabilities into scalable learning formats. Under his leadership, the Association has grown into a respected body that both certifies and enables industry-aligned learning. His work with organisations across sectors — including transport, retail, logistics, and hospitality — demonstrates the breadth of industry trust in his methodologies.
Philip is also a regular presenter and contributor to knowledge-sharing forums and national education initiatives, having authored numerous training companion volumes across multiple industries. His influence is not confined to administration; it extends to policy advocacy, public engagement, and practitioner support.
Industry Training
Philip has made a significant and sustained contribution to vocational training through both institutional leadership and resource development. At Southbank Institute, he directed the design and implementation of applied learning programs that reflected current industry needs. He also contributed to government advisory panels and internal curriculum review processes that shaped the direction of future qualifications.
His current work at INDPA includes mentoring industry professionals on how to convert their tacit knowledge into accredited learning material. Philip has personally authored or co-authored training support resources across sectors such as Tourism, Hospitality, Transport and Logistics, Retail Services, and more. These guides serve as essential tools for learners, trainers, and assessors and are widely adopted in the VET system. Through publishing, coaching, and digital learning design, Philip has demonstrated a deep and ongoing commitment to practical training outcomes.
Recognition Field
Philip Baskerville’s field of recognition is Vocational Education and Training (VET) Leadership, with a specific focus on digital learning innovation and knowledge transfer. He embodies the principles of the Industry Professor designation through his extensive experience in institutional leadership, instructional design, enterprise collaboration, and digital product development — all anchored by a strong dedication to educational transformation and lifelong learning.
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As CEO of Industry Professor Association, I have a passion for education and learning that leads towards a productive outcome for Industry. The Industry Professor Association is a non-profit organisation that recognises industry expertise and experience and helps members gain the ultimate recognition of their Industry career. We also help organise their industry expertise by converting it into digital learning products and sharing it with a learner hungry world.
As a previous Head of School – Southbank Institute of Technology, it gave me great insight into educational design, corporate client learning needs, government policy and strategies. My goal was to meet the needs of industry in regards to providing graduates who were highly trained in practical skills and employability skills. Whilst meeting the learning style of a generation that is highly engaging with communication channels, and immersed in collaboration to gain learning at their time, place and pace.