If these experts regularly have a large impact on these decisions, that’s an argument for transparency about them. This is a factor that could of course be outweighed by other considerations (ability to give frank advice, confidentiality, etc). Perhaps might be worth asking them how they’d feel about being named (with no pressure attached, obviously).
Also, can one volunteer as an expert? I would—and I imagine others (just on this post, perhaps Ian and Sam?) would too.
If these experts regularly have a large impact on these decisions, that’s an argument for transparency about them. This is a factor that could of course be outweighed by other considerations (ability to give frank advice, confidentiality, etc). Perhaps might be worth asking them how they’d feel about being named (with no pressure attached, obviously).
Also, can one volunteer as an expert? I would—and I imagine others (just on this post, perhaps Ian and Sam?) would too.