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of $IOTA The Foundation has established an Expert Advisory Board to bring senior trade, customs and logistics expertise into the development of TWIN. The Board provides practical guidance to ensure infrastructure reflects real-world trade operations and regulatory requirements.
of $IOTA The Foundation today announced the creation of an expert advisory board that will bring real-world trade expertise directly into development. twin (Trade Worldwide Information Network) – A public digital infrastructure designed to make international trade more accessible, transparent, and efficient.
As the technical architect supporting TWIN, $IOTA is building the foundation for a more connected global trade ecosystem. But technology alone is not enough. Translating this vision into a working system requires the insight of experts who have spent years experiencing first-hand trade processes, customs systems, and regulatory frameworks.
of $IOTA The Expert Advisory Board is made up of independent industry leaders who will bring a wealth of real-world insight to the development of the TWIN platform, with a particular focus on the UK. The Board provides practical guidance and critical insights to enhance the solutions being developed, as well as a perspective to ensure TWIN is grounded in operational realities, commercial viability, and emerging market needs.
meet $IOTA Expert advisory committee
Mark Johnson: Customs and trade expert with over 40 years of experience in the logistics field, including senior positions at Kuehne+Nagel. As a trusted advisor to the UK Government during and after Brexit, Mark continues to support the Government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. We also continue to be actively involved in industry forums and sector-wide skills development.linkedin.
John Lucy: A transport and logistics leader with 40 years’ experience across the UK, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Founder of John Lucey International and director of the Road Haulage Association and the World Free Zones Organization. John advises on cross-border transport, customs reform, digitalisation and decarbonisation. linkedin.
Dr. Anna Jerzewska: Managing Director and Founder of Trade & Borders. Customs Rapporteur for EuroCommerce and member of the Windsor Framework Independent Monitoring Panel. With over 20 years’ experience, Anna has advised governments, international organizations and private sector clients in London, Brussels and Geneva and is a prominent public commentator on trade and customs matters. linkedin.
Sangeeta Khorana: Economist and data analyst with over 25 years of experience in academia, government, management consulting, and business advisory. She supports governments on trade negotiations, free trade agreements and market access, bringing deep expertise in impact assessment and evidence-based policymaking. linkedin.
Daniel Shelcott: Head of Business Solutions and Border Compliance for Maritime Cargo Processing (Destin8). He has over 17 years of experience in port and border systems. Daniel brings critical perspective to how digital platforms interact with real-world supply chains and government border controls. linkedin.
Gavin Johnson: Managing director of Mobius Technology. With leadership experience in food, manufacturing, and IT, Gavin designed the Signal system for tracking temperature-controlled logistics and brings deep expertise in digital solutions for complex supply chains, business development, and international operations. linkedin.
We look forward to working closely with the Council as we continue to build a reliable and interoperable digital infrastructure for global trade.
Disclaimer: of $IOTA Members of the Expert Advisory Board participate in a strictly personal capacity and do not represent or represent their employer or any public or private agency with which they are affiliated. References to public institutions are for biographical context only and do not imply endorsement by TWIN.
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