At BRAIN, everything we do is guided by a leadership team focused on real outcomes for the Ballarat region—connecting people, projects, and partnerships so ideas turn into impact.
At BRAIN, everything we do is guided by a leadership team focused on real outcomes for the Ballarat region—connecting people, projects, and partnerships so ideas turn into impact.
Our Leadership Board
Matt Bowd — Co-founder & Director (Strategy, Partnerships and Operations) Matt leads BRAIN’s strategy, partnerships, and operations. He drives the network’s growth, builds the connections that turn local ambition into global opportunity, and ensures projects are delivered with impact and momentum across business, education, and civic domains.
Dr Rob Layton — Co-founder & Director (Research & Innovation) Rob bridges research and industry, guiding how BRAIN pilots, tests, and scales AI in the real world. He champions responsible, human-centred deployment and ensures our projects stay evidence-based and future-focused.
How We Lead
Action over talk: we move fast, test boldly, and deliver outcomes that matter.
Partnerships with purpose: every connection we make is designed to unlock real impact for Ballarat.
People at the centre: AI must serve communities, not the other way around.
Future on our terms: we shape Ballarat’s role in the AI era—confident, ambitious, and globally connected.
